vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I appreciate you taking the time to CORRECT some of the information in my credit file ; however, there is still an account that needs to be UPDATED. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 Credit Bureaus to validate this account ( A ). I hope this disputed account is updated. XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$28000.00}

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-01 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
My accounts have been charged off over 3 years ago however they are still being erroneously reported. 

The accounts are attached to XXXX XXXX for the following amounts : {$14000.00}, {$11.00}, XXXX reporting to XXXX, XXXX and Equifax. 

Reporting to XXXX for {$4300.00} 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies ( a ) DUTY OF FURNISHERS OF INFORMATION TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION ( 1 ) PROHIBITION ( A ) Reporting information with actual knowledge of errors 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. 

Duty : A moral or legal obligation ; a responsibility Accurate : correct in all details ; exact Prohibition : A law of regulation forbidding something As defined by The Internal Revenue Service ( IRS ) Even if you didnt receive a Form 1099-C, you must report canceled debt as a gross income on your tax. 
The IRS clearly defines a charge off as Gross or Ordinary, INCOME DOES NOT GET REPORTED ON THE CONSUMER REPORT which in fact makes your reporting of this account inaccurate! 

By definition the IRS clearly says a canceled or charge off is income. The reporting of this account as a debt is inaccurate. 
15 USC 1681 s- 2 says XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is a furnisher of information to a consumer reporting agency. 
You are PROHIBITED BY LAW to furnish inaccurate information. I demand you to Cease and Desist the reporting of incorrect/inaccurate information immediately. 

15 USC 1681 s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) 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. 
You are hereby put on NOTICE that you are furnishing incorrect inaccurate. 
The lender must file Form 1099-C and send you a copy of the amount of debt canceled is {$600.00} and the lender is a financial institution, credit union XXXX Federal government agency, or other applicable entity as discussed earlier... 
The above paragraph is taken directly from IRS publication

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
My accounts have been charged off over 3 years ago however they are still being erroneously reported. 

The accounts are attached to XXXX XXXX for the following amounts : {$14000.00}, {$11.00}, XXXX reporting to XXXX, Experian and XXXX. 

Reporting to Experian for {$4300.00} 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies ( a ) DUTY OF FURNISHERS OF INFORMATION TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION ( 1 ) PROHIBITION ( A ) Reporting information with actual knowledge of errors 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. 

Duty : A moral or legal obligation ; a responsibility Accurate : correct in all details ; exact Prohibition : A law of regulation forbidding something As defined by The Internal Revenue Service ( IRS ) Even if you didnt receive a Form 1099-C, you must report canceled debt as a gross income on your tax. 
The IRS clearly defines a charge off as Gross or Ordinary, INCOME DOES NOT GET REPORTED ON THE CONSUMER REPORT which in fact makes your reporting of this account inaccurate! 

By definition the IRS clearly says a canceled or charge off is income. The reporting of this account as a debt is inaccurate. 
15 USC 1681 s- 2 says XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is a furnisher of information to a consumer reporting agency. 
You are PROHIBITED BY LAW to furnish inaccurate information. I demand you to Cease and Desist the reporting of incorrect/inaccurate information immediately. 

15 USC 1681 s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) 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. 
You are hereby put on NOTICE that you are furnishing incorrect inaccurate. 
The lender must file Form 1099-C and send you a copy of the amount of debt canceled is {$600.00} and the lender is a financial institution, credit union . Federal government agency, or other applicable entity as discussed earlier... 
The above paragraph is taken directly from IRS publication

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-01 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is my NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following items : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance : {$6400.00} ; XXXX XX/XX/2023 ; XXXX XX/XX/2023 ; XXXX XX/XX/2023.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-01 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is my NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following items : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$6400.00} ; XXXX XX/XX/2023 ; XXXX XX/XX/2023 ; XXXX XX/XX/2023.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my consumer report I noticed several inquires on my report in which I did not authorize. There is a Security Freeze on my accounts which states the following ; " Before issuing credit, call me at XXXX. This process was not done.I was not called.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my consumer report I noticed several inquires on my report in which I did not authorize. There is a Security Freeze on my accounts which states the following ; " Before issuing credit, call me at XXXX. This process was not done.I was not called.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-01 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
Dear XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my desire to opt-out of the sharing of my nonpublic personal information with any nonaffiliated third party, as allowed under the provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.

According to the regulations, a financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties without providing the customer with the option to opt-out. I am exercising my right to opt-out of any such disclosures. 

Please ensure that my decision to opt-out is reflected in your records, and kindly confirm in writing that my preference has been noted and will be respected. Additionally, I appreciate your assistance in providing information on how to further manage and review my privacy preferences in the future. 

If there are any specific forms or procedures required to complete this opt-out request, kindly provide them, and I will promptly fulfill the necessary requirements. 

I value the services provided by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and trust that my privacy preferences will be respected. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-01 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
Dear XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my desire to opt-out of the sharing of my nonpublic personal information with any nonaffiliated third party, as allowed under the provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.

According to the regulations, a financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties without providing the customer with the option to opt-out. I am exercising my right to opt-out of any such disclosures.

Please ensure that my decision to opt-out is reflected in your records, and kindly confirm in writing that my preference has been noted and will be respected. Additionally, I appreciate your assistance in providing information on how to further manage and review my privacy preferences in the future.

If there are any specific forms or procedures required to complete this opt-out request, kindly provide them, and I will promptly fulfill the necessary requirements. 

I value the services provided by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and trust that my privacy preferences will be respected. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-01 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
Dear XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my desire to opt-out of the sharing of my nonpublic personal information with any nonaffiliated third party, as allowed under the provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.

According to the regulations, a financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties without providing the customer with the option to opt-out. I am exercising my right to opt-out of any such disclosures.

Please ensure that my decision to opt-out is reflected in your records, and kindly confirm in writing that my preference has been noted and will be respected. Additionally, I appreciate your assistance in providing information on how to further manage and review my privacy preferences in the future.

If there are any specific forms or procedures required to complete this opt-out request, kindly provide them, and I will promptly fulfill the necessary requirements. 

I value the services provided by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and trust that my privacy preferences will be respected. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
I declare under penalty of perjury ( under the laws of the United States, if executed outside of the United states ) that the foregoing is true and/or correct to the best of my knowledge. Further, I certify that I am permitted by FEDERAL and STATE LAW to file this dispute. I also understand that knowing and willful misstatements or omissions of material facts constitutes a FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATION punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001. collection found within my credit report are not related to any transaction that I made. I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization - used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. All in this matter is being investigated by the FTC.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-01 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
There is information on my consumer report that is a result of identity theft. Per 15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from the alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt. It has been 30 days and you are in VIOLATION of this law because I am a victim of identity theft! My request to block is not being made in error ; nor is my request to block being made on the basis of a material misrepresentation of fact by me relevant to the request to block the identified transactions. Please delete these items listed below IMMEDIATELY! 
ADDRESS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX ACCOUNTS/INQUIRES/ COLLECTIONS XXXXXXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These identified accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION!!! Under 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purpose of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my behalf or consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. You are required to do what I am asking of you and delete these accounts listed above. I look forward to your response. Thank you. 
XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX UCC 1-308

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-01 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
There is information on my consumer report that is a result of identity theft. Per 15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from the alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt. It has been 30 days and you are in VIOLATION of this law because I am a victim of identity theft! My request to block is not being made in error ; nor is my request to block being made on the basis of a material misrepresentation of fact by me relevant to the request to block the identified transactions. Please delete these items listed below IMMEDIATELY! 
ADDRESS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX ACCOUNTS/INQUIRES/ COLLECTIONS XXXXXXXX XXXX  ) XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These identified accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION!!! Under 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purpose of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my behalf or consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. You are required to do what I am asking of you and delete these accounts listed above. I look forward to your response. Thank you. 
XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX UCC 1-308

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-01 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
There is information on my consumer report that is a result of identity theft. Per 15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from the alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt. It has been 30 days and you are in VIOLATION of this law because I am a victim of identity theft! My request to block is not being made in error ; nor is my request to block being made on the basis of a material misrepresentation of fact by me relevant to the request to block the identified transactions. Please delete these items listed below IMMEDIATELY! 
ADDRESS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX ACCOUNTS/INQUIRES/ COLLECTIONS XXXXXXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These identified accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION!!! Under 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purpose of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my behalf or consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. You are required to do what I am asking of you and delete these accounts listed above. I look forward to your response. Thank you. 
XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX UCC 1-308

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-01 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: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
Reference Number : XXXX I find the reason for closing my case on XX/XX/XXXX, stating 'We were unable to investigate because this dispute was reported more than 30 days after your statement date ', to be unjustified. My initial dispute was filed on XX/XX/XXXXXX/XX/XXXX well within the 30-day window following the statement date. Furthermore, the issue with the product did not arise until XX/XX/XXXXXX/XX/XXXX as demonstrated by the supporting documents I previously submitted. It's also important to note that American Express 's policy allows card members up to 120 days to file a dispute, and time frame of redisputes can extend accordingly. Therefore, I requested a reconsideration of my case based on these points via AMEX chat. However, the representative insisted that I need to contact the Dispute Team by phone and refused to provide further information or assistance. 

In addition to the previously mentioned concerns, I must address the apparent negligence in handling my case by the assigned agent. There was a clear lack of thorough review of the documents I provided, as well as a serious lapse in considering the case 's validity. If the 30-day timeline were indeed a critical issue, it is perplexing that my case was allowed to be reopened on XX/XX/XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Moreover, the agent 's request for additional documentation on the same date contradicts their stance on the timeline. 

Furthermore, after my attempt to appeal the dispute on XX/XX/XXXXXX/XX/XXXX the status of my case was changed to 'As per your CM Agreement and/or merchant policies, we are unable to investigate this charge. Please contact the merchant directly. ' This abrupt shift in the case 's status, without any accompanying documentation or detailed explanation, raises serious concerns about the transparency and fairness of the investigation process.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation