vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 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:
I have continued to try to have Experian delete the inaccurate information that the companies are reporting. This has to be the fourth round of letters and some of the information remains unchanged. Charge offs are listed as open and carrying balances. XXXX XXXX are listed as open and I never had verification of the debts that are appearing. I downloaded a dispute software that helped me on this fourth round in three years.

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 2023-11-16 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Hello 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 # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor XXXX XXXX ) # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX  # XXXX XXXX # XXXX The 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., governs access to consumer credit report records and promotes accuracy, fairness, and the privacy of personal information assembled by Credit Reporting Agencies ( CRAs 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 2023-11-16 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
The purpose of this complaint is to have several unauthorized hard credit inquiries removed from my credit report. I received a copy of my credit report from your bureau on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  and noticed that there are unauthorized inquiries listed. Kindly investigate my claim in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. If you find any unauthorized inquiries, PLEASE REMOVE THEM AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE and send me a copy of my new, accurate credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-11-16 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:
The creditor conducted this inquiry without proper authorization, and it must be removed immediately.

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 2023-11-16 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
My report should not have a certain account on each report. Ive paid all that I owed.

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 2023-11-16 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
My report should not have a certain account on each report. Ive paid all that I owed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I demand that midland credit stop communicating with me as described in the fair debt collection practices act. That act defines communication as " conveying of information regarding a debt directly or indirectly to any person through any medium ''. Credit reporting is an indirect medium to which I especially want this company to cease communication.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an ID theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information that is being posted to my report. 
Here is the list of items that do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

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 2023-11-16 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an ID theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information that is being posted to my report. 
Here is the list of items that do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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/2023 XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XX/XX/2023 According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than XXXX business days after the date of receipt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to you regarding a matter of utmost importance regarding my credit report. I have diligently followed the dispute process for several fraudulent accounts that have been erroneously reported on my credit report, and despite multiple escalations, I have yet to see any satisfactory resolution. 
Below are the details of the discrepancies I have identified : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I have contacted your bureau multiple times regarding their removal. Despite my efforts and your assurance of investigation and resolution, these accounts remain on my credit report, severely impacting my creditworthiness. I understand that the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to investigate and correct inaccurate or fraudulent information within 30 days of receiving a dispute. It has been well beyond this timeframe, and the continued presence of these fraudulent accounts on my credit report is causing me significant financial distress. I kindly request an immediate and thorough investigation into these matters, followed by the removal of the fraudulent accounts from my credit report. Additionally, I request that you provide me with a written explanation of the actions taken to resolve this dispute within the legally required timeframe. Failure to comply with the FCRA 's requirements may result in legal action to protect my rights as a consumer. I trust that it won't come to that, and that you will promptly address this issue. Thank you for your immediate 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 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I wish to express my non-consent to engage in electronic communications and kindly request that all responses regarding this matter be communicated in writing through the United States Postal Service ( USPS ). As the complainant, I hereby authorize the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the claim. In alignment with my rights as a consumer under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I maintain the entitlement to dispute and seek the removal of inaccurate or unverifiable information from my credit report. Despite earnest efforts to obtain verification, the information provided has proven inadequate to substantiate the legitimacy of the purported debt. I respectfully urge a thorough review of this dispute, prompt attention to this matter, and the expeditious removal of the contested entry from my credit file. Additionally, I kindly request any available information regarding the steps taken to verify this debt. Your consideration and prompt response to this formal request are greatly appreciated. The details of the disputed debt are : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX. Please remove this fraudulent account ASAP.

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 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
THIS COMPANY HAS LIED! I sent them a notice to cease all communications as described in the FDCPA and they have responded to the cfpb that they would " honor '' my request and that they were going to stop communicating with me. They lied because they are still communicating with me about the alleged debt, The account goes as follows : XXXX. It is still reporting on my consumer reports which is a violation of the FDCPA due to indirect communication to the consumer. The fair debt collection practices act defines communication as " conveying of information regarding a debt directly or indirectly to any person through any medium ''. This company stated that they do their best to ensure that they follow all federal and state laws but clearly I have just caught them lying. I have attached exhibits proving my claim. Please direct your attention to the date they last reported which was a couple of days AFTER telling the cfpb that they would cease communications! This company is predatory to consumers and must be stopped.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Despite multiple written requests, the unverified account listed below continues to report on my credit report in violation of federal law. This account must be validated in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). If you do not validate this account, I will take legal action against you. Please follow the law so that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance Owed : {$22000.00}.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Can't close your account
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: WV

Complaint narrative:
I noticed unauthorized hard inquiries on my credit report, I notified all companies and call 3 credit bureaus of the unauthorized inquiries and have yet to be resolved, The fair credit act requires these inquiries to be removed

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 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Ordered sofa on XXXX using Venmo with buyer protection, seller kept {$310.00} of my refund. Contacted Venmo several times and they keep giving me the runaround and are making me wait for my full refund. The buyer protection charge seems like a money grab and they make it difficult and time consuming to get your money back

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the presence of inaccurate late payments on my credit report, as listed in the report provided by your bureau. I have carefully reviewed my credit report, and I have identified inconsistencies regarding late payments that I believe are erroneous and require correction. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history XXXX XXXX XXXX - Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX - Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history I have always been committed to maintaining a positive credit history, and I can confirm that all payments for the aforementioned account were made on time. I have maintained a responsible and timely payment history with the creditor, and there is no basis for the reported late payments 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this follow-up complaint to address the persistent reporting of certain accounts on my credit reports, which I strongly believe to be fraudulent. Despite prior disputes, these accounts persist on my credit file, prompting me to request their immediate removal in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 605b. As stipulated in FCRA Section 605b, any information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or can not be verified must be promptly removed from an individual 's credit file. The accounts in question, being fraudulent, fall under this category and do not accurately reflect my credit history. Despite my diligent efforts, including contacting creditors and filing police reports, these accounts persist on my credit file. I am requesting the removal of the following fraudulent accounts from my credit file : **Experian** XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX  XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$5900.00} XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date opened XXXX XXXX, XXXX Balance {$170.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$5500.00} XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : XXXX - XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance {$3200.00}

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 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:
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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX has violated my rights. Or list of inquiries 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 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: General Motors Financial Company, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the presence of inaccurate late payments on my credit report, as listed in the report provided by your bureau. I have carefully reviewed my credit report, and I have identified inconsistencies regarding late payments that I believe are erroneous and require correction. 
GM FINANCIAL XXXX- Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history. 
I have always been committed to maintaining a positive credit history, and I can confirm that all payments for the aforementioned account were made on time. I have maintained a responsible and timely payment history with the creditor, and there is no basis for the reported late payments on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 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:
I just looked at a copy of my credit report. It stated that the credit inquiries mentioned below were the source of the credit request. On the other hand, I did not authorize these inquiries. I'm sending this to dispute these inquiries and request that it be taken off my credit report as a result. 


XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/2023

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have not authorized these inquiries and am of the strong opinion that they are fraudulent in nature. I kindly ask that you undertake a thorough investigation and ensure their removal from my credit report. For your reference, I've provided the requisite documentation to back my assertions.

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