vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-10 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — Gift card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: Incomm Holdings Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
{$50.00} happy birthday gift card Security numbers on back scratched off XX/XX/year> I emailed picture of license and gift card and was told Id get something in the mail this never happened. 

Emailed to XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: HI

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, I received a written notice from XXXX XXXX XXXX, a law firm acting on behalf of Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC, claiming that I owe a debt related to a XXXX account with XXXXXX/XX/XXXX. The notice stated that the total amount due is {$3900.00}. 

I do not recognize this debt, and I believe it may have been assigned to me in error. I have not received any prior communication regarding this debt, nor have I received proper validation or proof that I am legally obligated to pay it. Additionally, I am concerned that this debt may be outside the statute of limitations for collection under Hawaii law. 

I respectfully request that XXXX XXXX XXXX and Portfolio Recovery Associates provide detailed validation of this debt, including the original account agreement and proof of ownership of the debt. Without such documentation, I believe this collection attempt is improper. 

I have not yet contacted the company directly, as I wanted to first file a complaint with CFPB to ensure my consumer rights are protected. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-10 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Need information about your loan balance or loan terms
Company: MOHELA
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I made XXXX qualifying payments through the XXXX program as a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in XX/XX/year>. XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) sent the loan discharge request to Mohela. 

Mohela acknowledges that they received the discharge information from XXXX in XXXX of XXXX. I was told that it would take XXXX  days to discharge, and then after calling because my loans were not XXXX, I was told it XXXX take up to XXXX. 

Most recently, on XX/XX/XXXX, I was told that my account needed to be rebuilt. The agent on the phone could not give me a timeline as to when the account would be rebuilt, nor when my loans would be XXXX. She said it could be a year or it could be weeks. 

I find this unacceptable. I did my part to achieve loan forgiveness. Now, Mohela has the discharge request but it essentially holding my loans XXXX without giving me any indication of when this nightmare will be over. 

Thank you for your help.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-10 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to you regarding a violation of my privacy and confidentiality rights, protected under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) ). Pursuant to XXXX XXXX XXXX, I have identified the following accounts that have breached these legal provisions XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 These accounts have accessed my credit information without my explicit authorization, which constitutes a violation of my privacy and confidentiality rights. Additionally, some of these accounts contain obsolete information that should be excluded from my credit report as stipulated in XXXX XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ). 

According to XXXX XXXX XXXX, Section XXXX ( A ), I have the right to privacy. Furthermore, under XXXX XXXX XXXX, Section XXXX ( A ), Section XXXX, a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. Also, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) states that no consumer reporting agency may include any adverse item of information that is more than XXXX years old, other than records of convictions of crimes. 

Finally, under XXXX XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ), no person shall 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. Additionally, according to XXXX XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( B ), a person shall not furnish information if ( i ) the person has been notified by the consumer that specific information is inaccurate, and ( ii ) the information is, in fact, 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 2025-01-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Billing dispute for services
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
The reason for this is because I have been in contact with the FTC and have been told that my Identity has been compromised due to the XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX. Apparently there was a XXXX XXXX account opened in XXXX  using my information. According to XXXX own admission. My information was part of their data breach. I'm wanting to dispute this fraudulent XXXX XXXX account and remove it from my credit report. Please help.

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 2025-01-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX RE : Cease and Desist Demand for Collection Activities AccountNumber : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I am writing to formally demand that you cease and desist all communication and collection activities related to the alleged debt referenced above. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( c ), I have the right to request that you stop all contact with me regarding this matter. 

This letter serves as my formal notice to exercise that right. Effective immediately, you are prohibited from contacting me at any time or through any means, including but not limited to : XXXX calls to my home, work, or mobile phone. 

Written correspondence sent to my home or email address. 

Any form of communication with third parties, including my employer or family members, regarding this matter. 

Be advised that failure to comply with this request may result in legal action against your agency for harassment and violation of the FDCPA. Additionally, if you believe this debt is valid, you may only contact me to provide verification of the debt or to inform me of specific legal actions you intend to pursue. 

Please confirm in writing that you have received this cease-and-desist request and that all collection activities and communications will cease immediately. All future correspondence should be directed to me exclusively in writing at the address provided above. 

This letter is not an acknowledgment of the validity of the alleged debt, nor is it a waiver of my rights under federal or state law. 

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 2025-01-10 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, I submitted a dispute letter to Experian via their online portal, requesting an investigation into inaccurate items listed on my credit report. Along with my dispute letter, I provided all necessary identification documents to verify my identity, including a copy of my photo ID, social security card, and a recent bank statement displaying my current address. 
In my dispute letter, I explicitly requested the following information from Experian regarding the verification process : - Details on how the disputed item was verified. 
- The date when Experian contacted the creditor and furnisher. 
- Contact information for the creditor and furnisher. 
- The name of the individual who verified the item. 
- The method of communication used to verify the disputed information ( e.g., phone, email, mail ). 
- Confirmation on whether the creditor and furnisher provided any sensitive personal information, such as my Social Security Number, address, and date of birth during the verification process. 
Despite providing all the necessary documentation and clearly outlining my concerns, I have not received any results or updates from Experian regarding my dispute. It has been over XXXX  days since my submission, and Experian has failed to communicate any resolution or progress. 
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit bureaus are legally required to conduct a reasonable investigation when a consumer disputes the completeness or accuracy of information on their credit report. Experian 's lack of response and failure to act on my dispute constitutes a clear violation of my rights under the FCRA. 
I am including a copy of my dispute letter sent to Experian as proof.

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 2025-01-10 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:
I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A XXXX  PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY XXXX WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER XXXX XXXX XXXX SECTION XXXX A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. XXXX XXXX XXXX SECTION XXXX SECTION XXXX. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-10 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A XXXX  PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY XXXX WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX SECTION XXXX A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. XXXX XXXX XXXX SECTION XXXX SECTION XXXX. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.

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 2025-01-10 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
After noticing several errors on my credit report I disputed the collections listed and the hard inquiry that I had no ownership and/or knowledge of with the credit Bureau EXPERIAN XXXX I disputed these items several times and each time the company doesn't provide proof of ownership or verification of listed collection accounts, accounts and hard inquiries. The company did not properly verify these accounts before delivering a decision on my dispute.

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 2025-01-10 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-10 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: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I never applied for credit with this company and XXXX is the only credit agency reporting this inaccurate information. I tried to call the company with no success in reaching anyone regarding these inquiries!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-10 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The account below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, has violated my rights. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX section XXXX A. XXXX I have the right to privacy. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Section XXXX A Section XXXX : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. ( a ) ( XXXX ) XXXX 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 XXXX years. 

XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( A ) ( XXXX ) 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 2025-01-10 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The account below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, has violated my rights. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX section XXXX A. XXXX I have the right to privacy. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Section XXXX A Section XXXX : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions XXXX U.S.C XXXX. ( a ) ( XXXX ) XXXX 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 XXXX years. 

XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( A ) ( XXXX ) 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 2025-01-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I recently conducted a review of my credit report and found several items that have caused me significant distress. These items appear to be unverifiable, inaccurate, and questionable. Your agency has failed to ensure the accuracy of the information as required under XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( b ) Accuracy of XXXX. This statute mandates that consumer reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they report. 

Furthermore, under XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX of XXXX or XXXX XXXX, you are required to promptly delete or modify any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable during a reinvestigation. If you are unable to provide me with verifiable proof of the accuracy of the disputed items within XXXX  days of your investigation, these accounts and the related information must be removed from my credit report. 

Additionally, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I do not recognize any of the alleged creditors or debt collectors. I have never entered into a valid contract with any of these entities, nor have I engaged in any transactions with them. As such, these accounts are fraudulent and and inaccurate information. 

Moreover, under the Fair Credit Billing Act, my right to privacy has been violated, and this breach infringes upon my rights as outlined in The Privacy Act of 1974. Removing the inaccurate and fraudulent information from my credit report will help restore my privacy and prevent further violations.

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 2025-01-10 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:
I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY ACC WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.

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 2025-01-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I recently conducted a review of my credit report and found several items that have caused me significant distress. These items appear to be unverifiable, inaccurate, and questionable. Your agency has failed to ensure the accuracy of the information as required under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of Reports. This statute mandates that consumer reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they report.

Furthermore, under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information, you are required to promptly delete or modify any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable during a reinvestigation. If you are unable to provide me with verifiable proof of the accuracy of the disputed items within 15 days of your investigation, these accounts and the related information must be removed from my credit report. 

Additionally, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I do not recognize any of the alleged creditors or debt collectors. I have never entered into a valid contract with any of these entities, nor have I engaged in any transactions with them. As such, these accounts are fraudulent and and inaccurate information. 

Moreover, under the Fair Credit Billing Act, my right to privacy has been violated, and this breach infringes upon my rights as outlined in The Privacy Act of 1974. Removing the inaccurate and fraudulent information from my credit report will help restore my privacy and prevent further violations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief