vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-05 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically 15 USC 1681 section 602, asserts the importance of consumer reporting agencies operating fairly, impartially, and with respect for the consumer 's privacy. XXXX, XXXX and Experian are consumer reporting agencies, and as a consumer, I have the right to ensure the protection of my private information. This right is supported by 15 USC 6801, which states that financial institutions have an ongoing obligation to respect customer privacy and safeguard their nonpublic personal information. 

In accordance with 15 USC 1681 section 604 a section 2, a consumer reporting agency can only provide a consumer report if instructed to do so by the consumer in writing. Neither of these financial institutions ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) nor XXXX, XXXX and Experian have my consent to share this information, written or otherwise. Therefore, any consent previously given to these entities is now revoked. 

Moreover, 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) stipulates that a financial institution can not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party without informing the consumer of their right to opt out of such disclosure. These financial institutions XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX & XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX ) failed to inform me of this option. Additionally, 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including adverse information in a consumer report if it exceeds seven years from the date of the report, except for records of crime convictions. 

The adverse item being reported without my permission is a violation of the law. According to 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A, it is unlawful to furnish inaccurate information to a consumer reporting agency if one knows or has reasonable cause to believe it is inaccurate. Furthermore, 15 U.S. Code 1681e requires consumer reporting agencies to implement reasonable procedures to avoid violations of section 1681c and limit the provision of consumer reports to authorized purposes. XXXX, XXXX and Experian are not fulfilling these requirements. 

Finally, as stated in 12 CFR 1016.7, a consumer has the right to opt out of reporting services at any time. Therefore, I am exercising my right to opt out of their reporting services.

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 2024-01-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers — Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
When I first got the card I was offered a hardship program for which I enrolled then after having the card they said I cant use the hardship program until 6 months later I was not told that in the beginning of me receiving the card otherwise I would not have got the card the representative told me misleading information I will like this removed off my credit report

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-05 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Received bad information about your loan
Company: MOHELA
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Application for Income Driven Repayment plan ( SAVE plan ) submitted by this writer on XX/XX/XXXX via studentaid.gov. Repayment plan was calculated at $ XXXX. I currently have loans held with two separate federal student loan servicers. One being XXXX and the other servicer being MOHELA. XXXX was processed and accepted immediately however the MOHELA status for my XXXX form still shows as processing now with a payment of $ XXXX. Placed call to MOHELA on XX/XX/XXXX for a status update and why forms are still showing as processing. Advised the call center representative that the IDR form had been submitted months prior and was then transferred to a supervisor for additional assistance. Loan was then placed in administrative forbearance while stating that IDR forms would be processed within 15 business days. Additional correspondence was then received on XX/XX/XXXX stating that a recent request was received and it is expected your pending request will be processed within the next 90 business days.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-05 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Repossession — Loan balance remaining after the vehicle is repossessed and sold
Company: CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
I went to a dealership in XXXX, it was XXXX XXXX  XXXX dealership. I was approved by Credit Acceptance Corp. For a {$13000.00} loan for a XXXX XXXX XXXX . When they approved me I was living in a XXXX XXXX  house and I had just gotten a job at XXXX XXXX in XXXX Indiana. I had only been working there for 2 weeks. They asked me for direct deposit records and bank statements. I told them I did not have a bank account but I had a XXXX account. So I gave them my XXXX statements for the previous month and showed them I had only been working for 2 weeks. They approved me for {$13000.00} and some change for a used car. When I got the car within the first week all of the motor mounts broke and the rotors went bad. I took the car back to the dealership because it was under warranty. I called the warranty company and they said that all of the things broken were covered under warranty. The dealership said that these things were not covered so I ended up paying {$700.00} and some change for them to fix everything. I got the car back and it broke down 3 or 4 more times soon after and I ended up just leaving the car in a parking lot and I don't know what ever happened to the car. I just left it there and never looked back. I was over the thing breaking down all the time. Within a month I lost my job and ended up getting a court case against me for the remaining balance of {$12000.00} and some change. I was trying to see what I could do to dispute the case because I was never able to afford it in the first place and I feel they took advantage of me. I was an XXXX  in XXXX  and had only been working long enough to get one check and they knew all of this. I told the creditor that I was an XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  house and was trying to turn my life around and that my work history was terrible filled with gaps in employment. I feel that I was taken advantage of and now I am trying to fix my credit score and the company took me to court and the judge filed in favor of Credit Acceptance Corp. So now I owe them almost {$13000.00} I need help dealing with this please. I am really struggling with all of this and I don't know what to do. I would appreciate any help you can provide.

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 2024-01-05 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: NJ

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. 


I told Experian, XXXX, and XXXX to reinvestigate these accounts : 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. However, they stated everything was complete and accurate. But how is that possible if the open date, date of last activity and much more is incorrect. According to 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), they are supposed to modify accounts that aren't reporting correctly. 

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

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-05 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
American Express eGift cards are not usable on any major platform including with vendors they state it can be used with. Their customer service is not helpful nor do they give information to resolve the matter. Their instructions of adding your personal name and address upon check out does not work with vendors and causes payments to be blocked. I am unable to use the gift card gifted to me by my employer. American Express eGift cards can not be used in a way that they are advertised and listed as being able to be used due to the way they are set up. If used the way they are instructed to be used they will trigger a blocked payment. I am also unable to add the gift card to my digital mobile wallet due to the nature of the gift card product despite it being listed by American Express of being able to. There is no way for me to access the funds at all.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-05 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 just obtained and reviewed the copy of my credit reports. It seems that the Bureaus are reporting Inaccurate information resulting to lower my credit scores. 

Please see the attached PDF file on this complaint. These are the letters I submitted to the involved Bureaus and my personal documents attached to it.

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 2024-01-05 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I just obtained and reviewed the copy of my credit reports. It seems that the Bureaus are reporting Inaccurate information resulting to lower my credit scores. 

Please see the attached PDF file on this complaint. These are the letters I submitted to the involved Bureaus and my personal documents attached to it.

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 2024-01-05 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically 15 USC 1681 section 602, asserts the importance of consumer reporting agencies operating fairly, impartially, and with respect for the consumer 's privacy. TransUnion, XXXX and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies, and as a consumer, I have the right to ensure the protection of my private information. This right is supported by 15 USC 6801, which states that financial institutions have an ongoing obligation to respect customer privacy and safeguard their nonpublic personal information. 

In accordance with 15 USC 1681 section 604 a section 2, a consumer reporting agency can only provide a consumer report if instructed to do so by the consumer in writing. Neither of these financial institutions ( XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX ) nor XXXX, TransUnion and XXXX have my consent to share this information, written or otherwise. Therefore, any consent previously given to these entities is now revoked. 

Moreover, 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) stipulates that a financial institution can not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party without informing the consumer of their right to opt out of such disclosure. These financial institutions ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX ) failed to inform me of this option. Additionally, 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including adverse information in a consumer report if it exceeds seven years from the date of the report, except for records of crime convictions. 

The adverse item being reported without my permission is a violation of the law. According to 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A, it is unlawful to furnish inaccurate information to a consumer reporting agency if one knows or has reasonable cause to believe it is inaccurate. Furthermore, 15 U.S. Code 1681e requires consumer reporting agencies to implement reasonable procedures to avoid violations of section 1681c and limit the provision of consumer reports to authorized purposes. TransUnion, XXXX and XXXX are not fulfilling these requirements. 

Finally, as stated in 12 CFR 1016.7, a consumer has the right to opt out of reporting services at any time. Therefore, I am exercising my right to opt out of their reporting services.

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 2024-01-05 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have inaccurate inquiries and information reported on my Credit Report and I have not received any goods or services from any of these transaction. This goes against my rights as a federally protected consumer per the Privacy Act of 1974, 15 USC 1681, UCCC 1974,15 USC 6802, and 12 CFR 1026. I am entitled to the damages sustained by the consumer reporting agencies of {$1000.00} according to 15 USC 1681n Civil Liabilities. 

Enclosed are the following consumer reporting agencies : 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 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 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 Enclosed I have attached an FTC report, Affidavit of Signature, passport, current lease for identity verification, and Experian Personal & Confidential page.

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 2024-01-05 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I just reviewed the copy of my credit reports and It seems that this is inaccurate and unauthorized inquiry reporting. 

Please see the attached PDF file on this complaint. I sent my dispute letter to the Bureau and still not getting any results

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 2024-01-05 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I was trying to apply for something, realized I had damages on my credit report. According to the law 15 U.S.C 1681 law, there should not be any damages on my report. Its a defamation to my character.

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 2024-01-05 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I was trying to apply for something, realized I had damages on my credit report. According to the law 15 U.S.C 1681 law, there should not be any damages on my report. Its a defamation to my character.

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 2024-01-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
After reviewing my credit report I noticed inquires on my report which I did not do. 

XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Please delete immediately

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I pulled my credit report and it had a lot of addresses, phone numbers, and employment that doesnt belong to me and I want it removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-05 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Trouble accessing funds in your mobile or digital wallet — 
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Received a payment thru zelle, my zelle account has been verified for years as is the sender 's, they are now starting to hold funds without permission or notice. Anywhere from a day to 6 or more days. This is supposed to an instant payment system and now they've taken it upon themselves to hold the money while they make interest on and I am waiting for my " instant payment '' for days.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-05 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX  Notice to Principal is Notice to Agent, Notice to Agent is Notice to Principal Subject : Demand for Removal of Charged-Off Accounts from Credit Report and Credit Profile To Whom It May Concern : I am writing to demand the immediate removal of any and all reporting charged-off accounts from my credit report and credit profile. Upon review of my credit profile and most recent credit report, I have noticed that these charged-off accounts are inaccurately reflected, and I am demanding their suppression and deletion based on specific legal grounds. 

According to the Internal Revenue Service ( IRS ) guidelines and federal case law, charge-offs are considered taxable income. In accordance with federal taxation statutes and established case law, income is defined as an accession to wealth, clearly delineated under the Sixteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Furthermore, case law, such as the landmark Supreme Court case Commissioner v. Glenshaw Glass Co. ( 348 U.S. 426 ), solidifies the principle that income encompasses any accession to wealth, regardless of source, and is subject to taxation unless explicitly exempted by law. 

Given the aforementioned legal precedent and IRS classification of charge-offs as taxable income, it is evident that reporting charged-off accounts as part of one 's credit profile is erroneous and misleading. Charge-offs do not reflect ongoing financial obligations or active credit balances but rather constitute a tax consequence that is separate from the creditworthiness of an individual. 

I am hereby demanding that the charged-off accounts listed on my credit report be promptly suppressed and removed in adherence to federal law and the established legal understanding that charge-offs should not be part of one 's credit profile due to their classification as taxable income by the IRS. 

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit reporting agencies are obligated to ensure the accuracy and fairness of the information contained in consumer credit reports. As such, I expect your agency to take immediate action to rectify this discrepancy and expunge the aforementioned charged-off accounts from my credit report within 30 days of receipt of this letter. 

Failure to comply with this request within the stipulated timeframe will leave me with no choice but to pursue legal action to enforce my rights under the FCRA and seek remedies for the inaccuracies present in my credit report. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and expect a written response confirming the removal of the charged-off accounts from my credit report within the specified timeframe.

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