vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Report provided to employer without your written authorization
Company: MOHELA
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) is a federal law enacted in 1974 that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA applies to any public or private elementary, secondary, or post-secondary school. 20 USC 1232g ( b ) Therefore Mohela is in violation of my privacy as stated in the about act that includes any student loan or financial information. I have not given written consent to furnish my information to anyone. 
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 a states " There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' XXXX, XXXX and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states, " It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. '' 15 U.S. Code 1681n - Civil liability for willful noncompliance ( a ) In general Any person who willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this subchapter with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of ( A ) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or damages of not less than {$100.00} and not more than {$1000.00} ; or ( B ) in the case of liability of a natural person for obtaining a consumer report under false pretenses or knowingly without a permissible purpose, actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or {$1000.00}, whichever is greater ; I have filed multiple complaints and I understand that not a thing has been corrected or changed. This is considered at this point willful violation.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-22 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
According to XXXX, this account needs to be removed quickly. I'm upset because it's on my credit report, even though it's not mine. I strongly urge the company to remove it 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-19 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:
My purse was stolen from the restroom of the XXXX XXXX station. My ID, SSN card, Debit Card, Library Cards etc were inside. My information was also included in the Equifax data breach. My information is out there on the dark web as a result of this. 
The dates are ranging from XXXX  to current. I agreed to work with Law enforcement. I have requested that the false accounts be removed, however these accounts are still present.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-19 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:
My purse was stolen from the restroom of the XXXX XXXX XXXX. My ID, SSN card, Debit Card, XXXXbrary Cards etc were inside. My information was also included in the XXXX data breach. My information is out there on the dark web as a result of this. 
The dates are ranging from XXXX to current. I agreed to work with Law enforcement. I have requested that the false accounts be removed, however these accounts are still present.

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 2024-02-22 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Dear Equifax I was a victim of Identity Theft. Per the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605b ( a ) ( 2 ) you are required to remove any accounts opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority. Also in addition to Section 1681c-2 ( a ) you are required to block any information in the file that I have identified that resulted from identity theft. The following items need to be removed and blocked as they are fraudulent.

1. 15 U.S. CODE 1692G - VALIDATION OF DEBTS XXXX Account Number : XXXX Delete From My CREDIT REPORT 2. 15 U.S. CODE 1681N - CIVIL LIABILITY FOR WILLFUL NONCOMPLIANCE XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Delete From My CREDIT REPORT 3. 15 U.S. CODE 1681B - PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES OF CONSUMER REPORTS XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

4. 15 U.S. CODE 1681B - PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES OF CONSUMER REPORTS XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-20 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:
XXXX fraudulently used my nonpublic personal financial information by disclosing said private information to nonaffiliated third parties without my consent. 
I was never provided full disclosure of my privacy rights under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( 15 USC 6802 ). XXXX is depriving my rights under the color of law ( 18 USC 242 ). And is attempting to collect extensions of credit by extortionate means ( 18 USC 894 ). 

Said information was shared without authorization nor consent to nonaffiliated third parties, including but not limited to XXXX and EQUIFAX by way of identity theft, and said third parties are conspiring to collect extensions of credit by extortionate means ( 18 USC 894 ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-17 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:
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.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-19 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I have consistently made on-time payments for these accounts, and I kindly request that you update my records accordingly. It's frustrating because I've always paid on time, which makes this situation seem unreasonable.

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 2024-02-19 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I have consistently made on-time payments for these accounts, and I kindly request that you update my records accordingly. It's frustrating because I've always paid on time, which makes this situation seem unreasonable.

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 2024-02-17 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:
See attached

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding an unresolved issue on my credit reports. There is an invalid information from Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC ( PRA, LLC ) which, despite my previous attempts to resolve it, remains unresolved on my credit reports. I believe this fraudulent account has been reported inaccurately and is adversely affecting my credit score. As a diligent consumer, I have exercised my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to dispute this inquiry 's accuracy with your company. The FCRA explicitly grants me the right to ensure that my credit report is fair, accurate, and up-to-date. However, despite my efforts to rectify this matter, I have not received any satisfactory response or resolution from PRA LLC. I hereby request that PRA, LLC remove this fraudulent account from my credit report immediately. I have attached my FTC report supporting documentation. According to the FCRA guidelines, I trust that your company will uphold its responsibilities under the law and resolve this matter promptly within the specified timeframe. If PRA, LLC fails to address this concern and rectify the inaccurate reporting within the given 30-day period, I must inform you that I will be left with no choice but to pursue legal action to protect my rights as a consumer. I sincerely hope that it does not come to this and that we can find an amicable resolution to this matter before it escalates further. I believe in the importance of accurate credit reporting, not just for my financial well-being but for the integrity of the credit reporting system as a whole. As such, I expect PRA, LLC to take this matter seriously and treat it with the urgency and attention it deserves. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I expect that PRA, LLC will adhere to its legal obligations and resolve this issue expeditiously. Your cooperation in this regard will be greatly appreciated. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-19 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Coinbase, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  tokens and XXXX XXXX tokens were wiped out from my coinbase wallet and its the pure case of account takeover. As per coinbase my wallet access phase was compromised.But without me sharing any information nor accessing the wallet from my device, how can someone log into my wallet, undo my face id authorization for transaction and wipe out funds without Coinbase even sending a notification/text alert of login into wallet? This is purely a security breach from coinbase and this has costed me $ XXXX USD worth of tokens lost.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-17 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: NV

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.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-20 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:
In the course of reviewing my credit report, I spotted erroneous and fraudulent accounts that need reporting and correction through your company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-17 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: PNC Bank N.A.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On the XXXX I was charged XXXX by XXXX XXXX. I did make a purchase at XXXX XXXX before the XXXX for a total of less than XXXX $ and believe my card information had been taken from XXXX XXXX  to be used for an unauthorized transaction on the XXXX. I called XXXX XXXX  to let them know of the unauthorized transaction and was told to call my bank. I got credit for the purchase but on the XXXX XXXX my bank PNC denied my fraud request and debited the XXXX to my account with no recovery of my lost money.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-19 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. I am writing to request that you block the following Incorrect information from my credit report. Someone has used my personal information to obtain loans and credit cards from. I have no idea how the theft took place. I also have no knowledge of any suspects.

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 2024-02-19 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 am a victim of identity theft. I am writing to request that you block the following Incorrect information from my credit report. Someone has used my personal information to obtain loans and credit cards from. I have no idea how the theft took place. I also have no knowledge of any suspects.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-20 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: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
Called customer service of company that I am not the sole owner of the account since I am a users of the card only and that the owner had removed me from his account. Which the representative had confirm that he had removed my name and I am not responsible for payment and they can't give me any information on balance. It should take about 60days from removal to post is what they said. It's been 6 months and every time I call they keep saying the same thing. I had filed an dispute and mailed an request for my removal of credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-17 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TN XXXX XX/XX/2024 Subject : Dispute of Inaccurate Account Information on My Credit Report Credit Breau I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate account information that is being reported on my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit file, I have identified discrepancies in the account information that do not reflect my financial history accurately. I request a thorough investigation into this matter and the prompt correction of any errors present on my credit report. 

Details of the Inaccurate Account : Creditor Name : Consumer cooperation credit union Account Number:XXXX  Inaccuracy : Its a car loan from Consumer credit union and it do not belong to me and need to be removed immediately. This is causing punitive damage I want to emphasize that the information reported regarding the aforementioned account does not align with my financial records. This discrepancy is concerning as it may negatively impact my creditworthiness and financial opportunities. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I kindly request the following actions : Conduct a comprehensive investigation into the accuracy of the account information in question. 
Verify the legitimacy of the reported account and provide documented proof of its accuracy. 
If the information is found to be inaccurate, promptly correct the information on my credit report. 
I expect this matter to be handled with the utmost urgency and accuracy in compliance with the FCRA and other applicable laws and regulations. 

Please provide me with written confirmation of the results of your investigation and any actions taken to rectify the inaccuracies on my credit report. You may reach me at [ Your Phone Number ] or via email at [ Your Email Address ] if you require any further information or documentation regarding this matter. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this dispute, and I anticipate a swift resolution. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-17 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: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I had a credit card with Citibank for 9 + years. On XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX  I was trying to buy a plane ticket by phone with XXXX. The person who answered said " reservation can I help you '' from there I continued with the process and then realized that it's not the right company at the last minute when the man on the other line said " I am going to send your info to reservation desk. I answered : what I thought I was talking with an agent of XXXX, he said that we do reservation for XXXX, this is a flight reservation service and handed up. I called XXXX immediately and was told that they didn't have no record of the reservation I just made and I had to re-book and pay again. I called Citibank credit department and was asked to wait for the transaction to be posted and then dispute it / file a claim what I did on XX/XX/XXXX. They spent days before trying to do something, they credited my account and debited it for the same transaction more than three times. the process last more then 6 months. At the end the account was closed with only this transaction / amount and now they are still charging interest on it, even after their fraud department said that I wasn't responsible for the transaction.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
The Company name is XXXXXXXX XXXX a collection company they calls me everyday about a bill with regions bank which i know about and i told them i was on a fixed income and it also contain overdraft fees which was of supposed to have been taken care of from regions bank i think i owe about XXXX dollars i have made a payment on the account and they calls me everyday at XXXX waking me up they even called today, i want them to stop worrying me everyday i was under the impression that a person is only supposed to be contacted once a month the number they calls me from is XXXX they have called 4 times this week please help mw with this issue the cost of living here in Mississippi is awful and we do not get any help on food i am XXXX  and get a check once a month it is hard to choose between medicine and food and bills i had to stop taking some of my medicine because i could not afford it. 

Thank you 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