vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the removal of fraudulent inquiries from my credit report due to the unauthorized and unlawful nature of these inquiries. These fraudulent inquiries not only inaccurately reflect my credit history but also pose a significant risk to my financial well-being and reputation. It is imperative to rectify this situation promptly to safeguard my creditworthiness and ensure the integrity of my credit report. Therefore, I seek the removal of these fraudulent inquiries to restore the accuracy and reliability of my credit profile.

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 2024-04-02 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Dear XXXX XXXX, This is to bring to your notice that my credit report shows an inquiry from your company on XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/2024, which I do not understand. As far as I know you are not permitted to inquire about any of my debt amounts without my authorization. 

The presence of such items on my credit report is likely to affect my credit worthiness and hamper my chances of acquiring new credit. Therefore, I request that you remove this inquiry from my credit report immediately. 

Please forward a written document stating that you have accepted my request. 

I am expecting an early response from you.

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 2024-04-02 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Dear CFPB, My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am writing to demand the removal of an inaccurate collection from my consumer report and compensation for my time and effort in disputing it. The account in question is XXXX  XXXX account # XXXX its showing on my consumer report without my consent. I have no contract with XXXX and have given no consent for the to use my name, likeness or credit data. Furthermore, this collection account violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) as per Section 607 ( a ) ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) of the FCRA which requires Credit reporting agencies like XXXX to ensure that the information they report is accurate, complete and up-to-date. Also, Section 621 of the FCRA which states that any person who willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this title with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or damages of not less than {$100.00} and not more than {$1000.00} as the court may allow. Furthermore, this violates 15 U.S.C 1681 et seq, particularly 15 U.S.C. 1681i and 15 U.S.C. 1681j which states that credit reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the reports relates and any person who fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this title shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty. Furthermore, this collection account was fraudulently bought and sold, which is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the XXXX  Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( RFDCPA ), which prohibit the sale or purchase of a debt that the seller or purchaser knows or should know is not legitimate. This also violates the prohibition of any form of deception or fraud under federal laws such as 18 U.S.C 1341 ( Mail fraud ) and 18 U.S.C 1343 ( Wire Fraud ) I demand that you immediately investigate this matter and take necessary action to remove the illegal collection account from my consumer report and also compensate me for my time and effort disputing it. Thank You for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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. 
Credit collection Service : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-04-02 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: 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. 
Credit collection Service : # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 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 2024-04-02 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the removal of fraudulent inquiries from my credit report due to the unauthorized and unlawful nature of these inquiries. These fraudulent inquiries not only inaccurately reflect my credit history but also pose a significant risk to my financial well-being and reputation. It is imperative to rectify this situation promptly to safeguard my creditworthiness and ensure the integrity of my credit report. Therefore, I seek the removal of these fraudulent inquiries to restore the accuracy and reliability of my credit profile.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am formally notifying your company that I did not provide authorization or instructions for the inclusion of these specific transactions in my consumer report. Consequently, I am requesting that these accounts be blocked and deleted. It is important to clarify that this request is not made in error, nor is it based on any material misrepresentation for blocking these transactions. 
I insist on the removal of all utilization data from the mentioned accounts. 

Therefore, I request and demand that you remove these accounts from my file within 30 days, as mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), or conduct an investigation into these accounts. 

Additionally, I am demanding the removal of all non-account holding inquiries that are over 30 days old.

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 2024-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Account opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I received a Citibank Debit Card in the mail on XX/XX/24 that is in my maiden name, they sent me a pin and username letter separately as well. My son received an email also from Citibank stating thanks for setting up your account. Also, an email confirming that the email on the account was changed to some strange email that I don't know about. The last XXXX digits of card is XXXX. Then I received another letter from Citibank in a black and white photocopied paper stating I need to call them for some fraud activity on my account which was a completely different card number ending in XXXX also in my maiden name but to a different mailing address than the other. I know this is fraud but I am afraid to contact the bank and add any additional fraud. I will reach out to the fraud department as well by email.

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 2024-04-02 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the removal of fraudulent inquiries from my credit report due to the unauthorized and unlawful nature of these inquiries. These fraudulent inquiries not only inaccurately reflect my credit history but also pose a significant risk to my financial well-being and reputation. It is imperative to rectify this situation promptly to safeguard my creditworthiness and ensure the integrity of my credit report. Therefore, I seek the removal of these fraudulent inquiries to restore the accuracy and reliability of my credit profile.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
DEAR XXXX XXXX XXXX This is to bring to your notice that my credit report shows an inquiry from your company, which I do not understand. As far as I know you are not permitted to inquire about any of my debt amounts without my authorization. 

The presence of such items on my credit report is likely to affect my credit worthiness and hamper my chances of acquiring new credit. Therefore, I request that you remove this inquiry from my credit report immediately. 

Please forward a written document stating that you have accepted my request. 

I am expecting an early response from you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
DEAR XXXX XXXX , This is to bring to your notice that my credit report shows an inquiry from your company, which I do not understand. As far as I know you are not permitted to inquire about any of my debt amounts without my authorization. 

The presence of such items on my credit report is likely to affect my credit worthiness and hamper my chances of acquiring new credit. Therefore, I request that you remove this inquiry from my credit report immediately. 

Please forward a written document stating that you have accepted my request. 

I am expecting an early response from you.

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 2024-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: National Credit Systems,Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/ 2024 Subject : Continuous Fluctuations in Collection Balance by National Credit Systems and Failure to Validate Alleged Debt ( CFPB ) Dear CFPB, On XX/XX/2024, National Credit Systems once again decreased the collection balance. However, they engaged in the deceptive practice of removing a collection account from my credit report only to re-add it shortly afterward. This unethical behavior, known as " trashing the consumer 's credit report, '' is completely unacceptable. It appears that each time I file a complaint, XXXX retaliates by further damaging my credit report. 


I am writing to express my profound frustration and outrage regarding the deceitful practices of National Credit Systems, which are significantly undermining my financial stability. 


Their manipulative tactics, such as adjusting collection balances by minuscule amounts and unlawfully changing delinquency dates, have led to significant decreases in my credit score. These underhanded maneuvers have persisted unchecked for over a year, eroding the reliability of my credit report. 


While these alterations may appear minor, they carry profound implications for my creditworthiness. The repeated manipulation of balances and delinquency dates creates a false impression of new collection accounts being added to my credit reportan infuriating scenario. 


It is crucial to emphasize that collection agencies like XXXX do not possess the authority to tamper with original delinquency dates or alter account opening dates. I have neither authorized any payments nor incurred any charges related to this account. Therefore, the original delinquency date should remain unchanged and be removed from my credit report after seven years. 


I implore severe penalties to be imposed on National Credit Systems for their flagrant violations of the FTC Act. They must be held accountable for their manipulative practices, which not only harm consumers but also undermine the integrity of the credit reporting system. 


A substantial civil penalty, such as XXXX XXXX dollars, is warranted to address the severity of these unfair and deceptive practices. The evidence indicates that XXXX knowingly engaged in conduct that is both unfair and deceptive, necessitating swift action from the Commission.

The CFPB must take decisive action to protect consumers and restore trust in the credit reporting system. Your attention to this urgent matter and your commitment to safeguarding consumer interests are deeply appreciated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I urge you to take immediate steps to remove the unauthorized accounts from my credit report. Their presence is distressing, and I did not authorize their inclusion. Please address this promptly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I did not initiate these inquiries and suspect them to be fraudulent. I request a thorough investigation and their prompt removal from my credit report. I have provided supporting documents for your review.

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 2024-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — Escrow, taxes, or insurance
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
- XX/XX/XXXX Loan funded/started for a XXXX - XXXX, I removed the included walls-in insurance from escrow and decided to manage it outside of escrow to account for changes in the insurance market. 
- Have never been late on mortgage- Have never had a lapse in coverage and insurance renews and is pre-paid for the entire year annually in XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX, escrow analysis was performed and they added back insurance into my escrow with XXXX notice before additional {$260.00} was debited from my bank account monthly. 
- Called to dispute, explained situation that insurance has been ( for years ) fully funded outside of escrow. 
- XX/XX/XXXX, send demand letter to NewRez demanding to remove the insurance escrow and to refund additional monies overpaid as it was both placed fraudulently and never authorized by me. 
XX/XX/XXXX, Newrez performed new escrow analysis and recalculated the escrow payments, removing the insurance escrow, but refuses to refund the additional monies fraudulently taken from my bank account. 
XX/XX/XXXX, Newrez send an account update to credit unions in retaliation for my demand to refund my monies saying 'consumer disputes account ' - this result has caused an 18 point drop in my credit score. I do not dispute the account, I demand to be made whole.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I submitted through certified mail ( can get tracking if needed ) an affidavit, and police report along with a letter to Transunion about identity theft happening to me. They refused to follow FCRA 605B ( 15USC & 1681 c-2 ) which mandates the removal of this information within four business days upon receipt. When XXXX, and XXXX had no issue accepting the documents given to them as the FTC states to. 

All they did was send a letter ( also attached ) with no evidence for this cause or reasoning. 
Why would this be in error if we got the affidavit notarized and a police report with explanation of what happened including who the person who stole my identity is.

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 2024-04-02 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
i recently reviewed a copy of my credit report and noticed i had fraudulent accounts on my report. please remove acounts from my report.they are hurting my ability to obtain credit.

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 2024-04-02 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:
Due to being 100 % permanent and total XXXX  PER XXXX XXXX my XXXX XXXX  student loan was discharged. This took place XX/XX/year>2024. I got a letter from XXXX XXXX  Asset recovery stating my loan was transferred to them. When I called, I spoke to XXXX XXXX, and he stated the loan was sent to credit bureau as a collection. I told him I made every payment on time. He then called XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) while I was on the phone, and they gave him a good payment history. He realized that I'm a XXXX veteran and discovered it was coded wrong. He escalated up to a district XXXX  named XXXX and she investigated and discovered that all this was a mistake. 4 days later she got back with me stating the loan was forgiven due to my declining health state.

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 2024-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
This serves as an effort to rectify inaccurate information present in my credit report as published by your company. Following a credit denial attributed to the dissemination of inaccurate details, I wish to formally communicate that I did not provide authorization or instructions for the inclusion of these specific transactions in my consumer report. 
I am formally requesting the blocking and deletion of these accounts. 
It is crucial to emphasize that this request is not erroneous and is not grounded in any material misrepresentation concerning the necessity to block these transactions. The following are the accounts that I wish to remove 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