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

Complaint narrative:
I dispute these items under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ), which mandates that a consumer reporting agency may only furnish a consumer report under specific permissible purposes. I have not authorized the use of my credit report for these purposes, and thus this information should not appear on my credit file.

Furthermore, I believe this situation may involve identity theft, as defined under 18 U.S.C. 1028A. The use of my personal information for unauthorized credit transactions constitutes aggravated identity theft, which carries legal penalties. I request a thorough investigation to verify the legitimacy of the reported information and remove any data that can not be validated.

Additionally, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( 15 U.S.C. 6802 ) outlines requirements for safeguarding personal information. I expect that your agency will comply with these standards by ensuring my information is protected from unauthorized disclosures and is only used in accordance with my explicit consent.

Please conduct a prompt investigation into this matter and provide me with the results in writing. I also request that you send me an updated copy of my credit report showing the corrected information

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 — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
My account with XXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! I demand the late payment reported in to be removed. They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. XXXX XXXX never sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ). I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! Delete the late payments from my consumer reports

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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I never consented any line of communication.

This account wasn't on my credit report and appeared out of nowhere!

Decreasing my score an extreme financial hardship took place after!

15 U.S Code 1692c Communication with debt!

1 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 15. Commerce and Trade 1. Trusts, etc., in restraint of trade illegal ; penalty. Every contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations, is declared to be illegal.

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

Complaint narrative:
I never consented any line of communication.

This account wasn't on my credit report and appeared out of nowhere!

Decreasing my score an extreme financial hardship took place after!

15 U.S Code 1692c Communication with debt!

1 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 15. Commerce and Trade 1. Trusts, etc., in restraint of trade illegal ; penalty. Every contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations, is declared to be illegal.

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: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I never consented any line of communication.

This account wasn't on my credit report and appeared out of nowhere!

Decreasing my score an extreme financial hardship took place after!

15 U.S Code 1692c Communication with debt!

1 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 15. Commerce and Trade 1. Trusts, etc., in restraint of trade illegal ; penalty. Every contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations, is declared to be illegal.

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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Despite the multiple previous written requests, the unverified accounts listed below still remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor documentation on file to verify that this information is 100 % true, accurate & correct.

In the results of your first investigation and subsequent reinvestigation ( s ), you stated in writing that you verified that these accounts are being reported correctly? Who verified these accounts? You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to ... promptly CORRECT or DELETE all information which can not be verified.

Section 616 and Section 617 provide me with a remedy which Im about to seek. You are willful non-complying with the FCRA.

Since you claim youve verified the accounts listed below I wanted to confirm my thoughts and contacted the banks directly. They did not provide me with any verifiable proof. So, my question comes up again, WHO VERIFIED THIS ACCOUNT? I believe you have not verified these accounts based on Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & I will be seeking a legal remedy.

Please DELETE the account, or inaccurate information, from my file immediately XXXX XXXXXXXX

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 — Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: ACIMA CREDIT, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Company showing. multiple dates when account was opened and multiple accounts they are reporting forXX/XX/XXXX XXXX also showing XX/XX/year> XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Other problem
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a complaint against American Express regarding their denial of Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( SCRA ) and Military Lending Act ( MLA ) benefits for my XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account ending in XXXX, opened on XX/XX/year>. 

Background : My spouse was on military orders, and I submitted all required documentation to American Express to apply for SCRA/MLA XXXX XXXX Despite this, American Express has denied my eligibility for these benefits. This is in contrast to my experience with other financial institutions, such as XXXX XXXX and XXXX, both of which approved my SCRA/MLA requests and refunded the annual membership fees. 

American Expresss Response : American Express stated that my account does not qualify for SCRA adjustments because : The debt was not incurred by a Servicemember entering active military service. 
The accounts billing address is not in a community property state. 
I was not a covered borrower under the MLA at the time the card was acquired. 
My Dispute : I provided all necessary documents, including my spouse 's military orders, to support my application. According to SCRA guidelines, I believe that my account should qualify for benefits, especially since other institutions have acknowledged my eligibility under similar circumstances. American Expresss interpretation appears overly restrictive, as they are denying relief based on my spouse 's military status and the specific conditions they outlined, which do not align with how other banks handle SCRA/MLA benefits XXXX 

Impact : Due to this denial, I was charged the {$550.00} annual membership fee, which I believe should have been waived under SCRA/MLA protections. American Expresss decision seems arbitrary and inconsistent, particularly given that other credit card issuers have granted me these benefits without issue. I am requesting that American Express be held accountable for what I perceive as a denial of my rights under SCRA/MLA and that they provide a refund for the charged annual fee. 

I would appreciate your assistance in investigating this matter to ensure that American Expresss practices align with the protections afforded to military families under federal law. 

Thank you for your attention to this issue. 

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: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
My account with XXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! I demand the late payment reported in to be removed. They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. XXXX XXXX never sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ). I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! Delete the late payments from my consumer reports

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: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX City State Zip : XXXX, Florida Date : XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Fl XXXX New York XXXX RE : Inaccurate Credit Reporting ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) To whom it XXXX concern, I am writing this letter to inform you that I have notified the credit bureaus of misreporting by your company in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. According to which, as the furnisher of the information in question, you have a grave responsibility of maintaining the accuracy of that information. 
The following account ( XXXX XXXX, account number is reporting a balance of ( {$1.00} ) when it is my understanding an reason to believe that because this debt was charged off by you that is was memorialized with a Form 1099C as proof or evidence thereof. And that because of that fact, this debt is cancelled and at least should not reflect the balance that is currently showing of ( enter balance amount ) on my consumer file.

This would indicate inaccurate reporting on your behalf and therefore is a violation of the FCRA by you the furnisher to continue to report this inaccurate information. Especially with the actual knowledge, notice and confirmation of the errors.

Please provide me with the return of the time and form as prescribed by regulation or the Secretary of my name, my address, my TIN, the date, and amount of the discharged/charged off debt and any other information as prescribed by the Secretary.

If not, then I would demand that the account be removed from my credit report completely to avoid any legal recourse or action on behalf of myself by retained counsel.

Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. I look forward to hearing a favorable reply. 
Please forward any correspondence or changes to my credit report to the address listed above. 

Regards 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 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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I have noticed several items on my credit report that I do not recognize. It appears that someone may have stolen my identity, as I did not authorize these accounts. I have previously raised this issue, and I am now requesting that these accounts be removed from my report immediately. The presence of these unauthorized accounts is causing me significant distress. They do not accurately reflect my credit history or financial management, and dealing with this issue has been challenging. If this matter is not resolved, I am prepared to pursue legal action to protect my rights and seek a resolution. These erroneous items on my credit report are significantly impacting my ability to achieve important financial goals, such as purchasing a home and supporting my family. I hope we can resolve this issue promptly.

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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I previously disputed this account and requested that it be blocked because it is the result of identity theft. I submitted all required information to this company and the item was removed. I have recently noticed that this item and several more have populated back on my report. I reached out and let this be known and all those accounts have been removed accept this one. I have called several times about this and have been told that it has been removed. My credit updated today and the item is still reflecting on my report after being told several times that its gone.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28 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: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I purchased a flight from XXXX to XXXX on XX/XX/year>, with XXXX XXXX, using my Apple Card ( XXXX XXXX ). XXXX XXXX canceled my ticket on XX/XX/year>, but never issued a refund. 

Since then, Ive attempted five separate times to file a dispute through Apple Card, each time providing all requested evidence to support my claim. To my disbelief, my dispute has been rejected every single time. Whenever I speak with Apple Card customer care, they acknowledge that I am owed a refund, yet within weeks, the charges are re-applied to my account. 

This process has been incredibly disappointing. I have tried reaching out to XXXX XXXX, but their phone lines are either unresponsive or non-functional, making it impossible to contact them for support. I expected Apple, as a trusted company, to assist me in resolving this matter, but I feel abandoned after multiple failed attempts to retrieve my money.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low — Bounced checks or returned payments
Company: PNC Bank N.A.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
On my PNC account I had made a payment for my rent, was already posted and a day later they reversed my payment of rent and took money back from a claim that they ended up denying! This occurred XXXX XXXX which led my rent not being paid! Im stressed and couldnt even see that coming since I originally paid it.

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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. 
15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for and purpose.

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: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing this letter to dispute the following account that was removed from my XXXX report but still remains on my other credit reports XXXX and XXXX : WFBNA CARD, Wells Fargo Account # : XXXX These collection agencies are both in violation of 15 USC 1692g as well as FCRA1681, Section 609. Section 610, Section 611. They were to notify me of this in writing 5 days prior, I was not. As the original creditor only, I can validate this debt by law it is required for me to do so not verified as your company keeps stating. I do not validate this debt. I must be given the original contract with my signature on it. Therefore, the following account must be deleted from my report as required by law. Failure to respond satisfactorily with deletion of the above referenced account and send out a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result in legal actions being taken against your company, for which I will also be seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1. Defamation of Character ( per se ) 2. Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act 15 USC 1692g violations 4. Fair Credit Reporting Act 15USC 1681 violations for willful noncompliance - 616. Civil liability for willful noncompliance [ 15 U.S.C. 1681n ] This company has violated my rights 15USC 1681-602A states I have the right to privacy ,15USC 1681-604A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written consent and instructions. I am not liable for this collection they have not provided me with the original contract as I have requested several times. 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( i ) states transactions and experiences between the consumer and the person making the report are not included in the " consumer report ''. By Law, the IRS defines a charge off accounts as cancelled debt that you have to pay taxes on meaning the charge off accounts are now earned income for me the consumer. Collections & Charge offs accounts over {$600.00} reporting to my consumer report is tax fraud. By Law companies are supposed to send me the consumer a copy of the XXXX XXXX & XXXX from the accounts that has been charged off. ( XXXX XXXX ) The collection is now income by IRS law states that income can not be reported as debt. Please remove this account from my report this is against the law and is considered tax fraud. The company XXXX are supposed to show proof of this account being verified which is required by law. According to 1681 ( i ) a the law states that before your investigation is completed the item in dispute must be deleted for my report. The item was never deleted before the investigation is complete.

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