vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-17 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: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Recently I did an investigation on my credit report and found unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable items that COMENITY BANK XXXX didn't make sure was reporting 100 % correct. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) ( b ) Accuracy of report, whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. I know that Under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation ; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof within 15 days after your investigation, you must remove the accounts and or the information listed below. Thanks for your help with this matter. I really hope we do not have to take this to court. The following account is in question CBXXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-17 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: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to address an ongoing issue that has remained unresolved for the past four months and to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the handling of my dispute. 

As I have previously notified you, there is an account inaccurately reporting as a collection on my credit report, listing your agency as the debt buyer. This account, with reference number XXXX, is not only reporting different balances to the credit reporting agencies but is also providing inconsistent dates for the " date last active, '' a clear violation of industry regulations. 

Despite my prior notifications and the submission of a dated and time-stamped dispute letter, your agency has failed to rectify this situation and remove the inaccurate account. This is not only a blatant violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) but also a demonstration of negligence on the part of your agency. 

This letter serves as my final notice before I pursue legal action against your company for defamation of character and FDCPA violations. The inconsistent reporting of balances, conflicting dates, and failure to address my dispute demonstrate a lack of due diligence and adherence to industry standards. 

I have attached a copy of the credit report in question along with the dated and time-stamped dispute letter for your reference. I implore you to take immediate corrective action by removing the inaccurate account and providing me with an updated credit report reflecting these changes. 

Your prompt attention to this matter is essential to avoid further legal proceedings. I expect a resolution within 14 days from the date of this complaint.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
**Re : Complaint Against Credit Reporting Agencies for Failure to Respond and Correct Personal Information** To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to file a formal complaint against the following credit reporting agencies : [ Name of Credit Agency 1 ], [ Name of Credit Agency 2 ], and [ Name of Credit Agency 3 ], for their failure to respond adequately and correct inaccuracies in my personal information on my credit report. 

1. **Description of the Problem : ** On XX/XX/, I discovered inaccuracies in my personal information on my credit reports. The issues include [ list specific inaccuracies, such as incorrect name, address, or accounts ]. These errors are not only misleading but also have the potential to negatively impact my credit score and financial opportunities. 

2. **Steps Taken for Rectification : ** In an effort to rectify these inaccuracies, I contacted the aforementioned agencies on XX/XX/XXXX  and provided them with the necessary documentation to correct my information. This included [ list the documents provided, such as identity proof, address proof, etc. ]. Despite my efforts and provision of adequate evidence, the agencies have failed to respond or make the necessary corrections. 

3. **Impact on Me : ** The lack of action from these credit reporting agencies has caused me significant distress and potential financial harm. The inaccuracies in my credit report may affect my ability to obtain loans, secure housing, or even gain employment, as these reports are critical to these processes. 

I trust that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will take this matter seriously and help in resolving these issues promptly. I am willing to provide any further information or documentation as required. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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 2023-12-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
**Re : Complaint Against Credit Reporting Agencies for Failure to Respond and Correct Personal Information** To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to file a formal complaint against the following credit reporting agencies : [ Name of Credit Agency 1 ], [ Name of Credit Agency 2 ], and [ Name of Credit Agency 3 ], for their failure to respond adequately and correct inaccuracies in my personal information on my credit report. 

1. **Description of the Problem : ** On XX/XX/, I discovered inaccuracies in my personal information on my credit reports. The issues include [ list specific inaccuracies, such as incorrect name, address, or accounts ]. These errors are not only misleading but also have the potential to negatively impact my credit score and financial opportunities. 

2. **Steps Taken for Rectification : ** In an effort to rectify these inaccuracies, I contacted the aforementioned agencies on XX/XX/XXXX  and provided them with the necessary documentation to correct my information. This included [ list the documents provided, such as identity proof, address proof, etc. ]. Despite my efforts and provision of adequate evidence, the agencies have failed to respond or make the necessary corrections. 

3. **Impact on Me : ** The lack of action from these credit reporting agencies has caused me significant distress and potential financial harm. The inaccuracies in my credit report may affect my ability to obtain loans, secure housing, or even gain employment, as these reports are critical to these processes. 

I trust that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will take this matter seriously and help in resolving these issues promptly. I am willing to provide any further information or documentation as required. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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 2023-12-17 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX please be aware that this is my final notice that I am sending you before I move forward with suing your company due to negligence, defamation of character, and violation of the FCRA. The following account XXXX should be removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY. You are trying to collect a debt which is over the statute of limitations in the state of Texas. You are also furnishing information to only Transunion which is also a violation. The balance being reported does not match any of the documentation I have for this account. I will attach my credit report to this complaint showing the erroneous errors and the date showing that this debt is uncollectable. Not only is this account closed, but you are also reporting a balance trying to collect when it says that this account was sold. At this time, I am only requesting that this account be removed within 15 days. If this account persists, I will have no choice but to proceed with legal action against your company. Please see the attached docs and remove the aforementioned account from 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 2023-12-17 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Under 15 USC 1666B, the account XXXX XXXX XXXX, is considered a billing error. Please update this account to always paid as agreed, never late. XXXX and XXXX do not report this erroneous error. The company could not validate any late payments in XXXX and XX/XX/2021. This account is to be updated within 15 days. Please see the attached copy of 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 2023-12-17 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I sent out a certified letter requesting for Experian, XXXX to verify and update information or to delete, I requested verification of the accounts in question including Name and address of creditor, date accounts were actually opened, actual dates accounts were closed, actual date of last payment, the balance owed when account was closed and last balance, any and all original documents and agreements signed by me related the XXXX XXXX accounts in question. 

If after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the cosumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation, and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer

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 2023-12-17 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: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
BARCLAYS please be aware that this is my final notice that I am sending you before I move forward with suing your company due to negligence, defamation of character, and violation of the FCRA. The following account XXXX should be removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY. You are trying to collect a debt which is over the statute of limitations in the state of Texas. You are also furnishing information to only XXXX which is also a violation. The balance being reported does not match any of the documentation I have for this account. I will attach my credit report to this complaint showing the erroneous errors and the date showing that this debt is uncollectable. Not only is this account closed, but you are also reporting a balance trying to collect when it says that this account was sold. At this time, I am only requesting that this account be removed within 15 days. If this account persists, I will have no choice but to proceed with legal action against your company. Please see the attached docs and remove the aforementioned account from 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-17 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
Firstly, I would like to state that this complaint does not serve as a letter to request reinvestigation of my disputes. I have given each company listed in this complaint well over the XXXX limit mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This complaint serves as a demand letter to DELETE all items listed for willful noncompliance. 

I am deeply concerned about the blatant disregard for my consumer rights in the handling of my dispute letters submitted to the three major credit bureaus, beginning on XX/XX/2023. It is disheartening to note that all three credit bureaus have not only ignored my letters but also violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), by failing to respond within the mandated 30-day period.

Under the FCRA, consumers have the right to dispute inaccurate information on their credit reports. The credit bureaus are legally obligated, as per Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), to investigate these disputes within 30 days and provide a response. I have previously sent failure-to-response letters after 35 days went by with no response, and even those letters have been ignored, proving willful noncompliance.

By neglecting to adhere to this timeframe, the credit bureaus are in direct violation of Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) of the FCRA, undermining my rights as a consumer. I want to emphasize the gravity of this situation, as it not only impacts my financial standing but also erodes my confidence in the integrity of the credit reporting system.

The inaccurate information on my credit report has far-reaching consequences, affecting my ability to secure loans, obtain favorable interest rates, and even impact my employment opportunities. I urge you to take immediate action to rectify this situation by deleting all items I have previously disputed, as each company is far out of their 30-day window and is now further into violations. 

I demand that the credit bureaus promptly DELETE all items listed and provide me with a written confirmation of the corrections made. I am well aware of my rights under the FCRA, and I am prepared to take further legal action if necessary to ensure my rights are upheld. 

I expect a timely response and resolution to this matter, as it is not only my right as a consumer but also a matter of upholding the laws designed to protect consumers like myself. Your cooperation in this regard is essential, and I anticipate your swift action to rectify these violations and provide the accurate credit reporting I am entitled to under the law.

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 2023-12-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Can't close your account
Company: UPGRADE, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
We paid off and closed our account on XX/XX/2023 with a final payment of {$4800.00}. The company fails to close the account and XXXX  the balance whereby, reporting this updated and accurate information to the three credit reporting agencies. We paid off this account very early and did not utilize the entire credit limit because we caught this company on several occasions not abiding by the FCRA in reporting updates in a timely manner in accordance with the FCRA. WE constantly called customer service on recorded lines and was given several unsubstantiated excuses for their actions. Their failure to adhere to the law has affected our borrowing power and several credit scores.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-17 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:
n 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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 

TRANSUNION INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. 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 2023-12-17 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
n 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. 

EQUIFAX 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 has violated my rights. 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
The events below required me to request a chargeback which Bank of America denied citing regulation Z of the truth in lending act. The events are listed below and all transcripts and emails have been included. 

I purchased an item on XXXX on XX/XX/. I have chat and email transcripts of everything I mention below. I purchased a large 3D printer which arrived in a damaged box. I opened the box to find the glass bed broken. I reached out to XXXX chat to return the item. Upon my description of the damage the agent advised me that they would refund my money within 3-5 days. I asked how I should go about returning the item since the box had holes in it and was damaged. The agent advised me to " Safely dispose of the item ''. I asked him multiple times if that was really want I should do and he advised me that it was and that I should " rest assured ''. Shortly after this chat I received an email stating I would be receiving a refund in 3-5 days. After 7 days I had no received a refund so I contacted chat again and spoke to a supervisor. This person stated that I had to return the item to receive the refund. I provided him with the chat transcripts with the previous correspondence w/ an XXXX  agent who advised me to dispose of the item. I advised the supervisor that I had followed his instructions. He said he was sorry but there nothing he could do. Shortly after this chat I received an email from the supervisor apologizing for the misinformation their agent gave me but they could not help me with a refund despite their agent advising me to discard the item. I spoke to my credit card company ( Bank of America ) and they advised me a chargeback was not possible citing the Truth in Lending regulation Z. I had also provided the credit card company w/ all chat transcripts showing what I stated above. The credit card company stated I needed to take the item to a repair company for a second opinion despite the fact I no longer had the item since the seller ( XXXX ) told me to discard the item.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my XXXX credit report which indicated two collection accounts from Jefferson Capital Systems , LLC in the amounts of {$850.00} and {$540.00}. The alleged original creditor is XXXX. According to my records, I did not receive written notice of the debts from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, and my right to dispute under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. As a result of their most recent actions, I have suffered great harm to my credit score as a result of these alleged debts being reported as collection items. Please note that I have filed a previous complaint against Jefferson Capital Systems , LLC in 2015 ( XXXX ) about the same issue regarding written verification of the debt and the right to dispute.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation