vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
There are two collections reports on my credit for XXXX by both XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, and XXXX by XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

This amount was negotiated by XXXX in an email and set to pay. When I called to pay, they said they could not accept the negotiation ( which was already agreed upon in writing, in an email ) and that the debt was already sold. This was the same day I negotiated the debt with an XXXX agent on the phone. Attached is the email of negotiated proof Both agencies have reported this debt to my credit report and BOTH are correct. Neither company is answering my calls and are not providing information in regards to the debt. 

There is also a class action suit against XXXX for unfair collections practices and deposit handling

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-13 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items. 
The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process. 

Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items.

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 2024-08-13 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items. 
The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process. 

Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items.

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 2024-08-13 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: CBC Companies, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Please remove all the inaccurate fraudulent accounts as I have no know in any of these. For the company to do what fair and equitable to me as a consumer by removing inaccuracy records on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-13 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I had submitted a dispute for XXXX accounts listed below on XX/XX/2024 because all XXXX accounts are closed and reporting a monthly payment, this information is inaccurate. The accounts were all updated on XX/XX/2024 and no changes were made other than the balance and the status, nothing relevant to the dispute. It's been more than 30 days and Experian has failed to enter in A Notice of Dispute. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX By law according to FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) Duty to provide notice of dispute. If the completeness or accuracy of any information furnished by any person to any consumer reporting agency is disputed to such person by a consumer, the person may not furnish the information to any consumer reporting agency without notice that such information is disputed by the consumer.

Also FCRA 611 ( c ) Notification of consumer dispute in subsequent consumer reports. Whenever a statement of a dispute is filed, unless there is reasonable grounds to believe that it is frivolous or irrelevant, the consumer reporting agency shall, in any subsequent consumer report containing the information in question, clearly note that it is disputed by the consumer and provide either the consumer 's statement or a clear and accurate codification or summary thereof. 

Notice that I now have the right to seek Legal Action under the FCRA for " negligent and willful failure to reinvestigate ''

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 2024-08-13 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
This agency is in violation of 15 USC 1692g. They were to notify me of this in writing 5 days prior, I was not notified. As the original creditor, only I can validate this debt. I do not validate this debt. Therefore, the following accounts must be deleted from my report immediately. I am filing this complaint for myself and not anyone else. Please correct and update the following incorrect personal information from my credit file and send me a copy of my most updated credit report.

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 2024-08-13 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items. 
The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process. 

Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items.

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 2024-08-13 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items. 
The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process. 

Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items.

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 2024-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
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 2024-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
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 2024-08-13 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: Exeter Finance, LLC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
The negative rating on my account is a source of considerable anxiety. I'm extremely apprehensive about its potential effects on my credit standing. This unfavorable mark has already led to a rejected loan application and higher interest rates on my current credit accounts. I can not overstate the financial hardship and emotional toll this adverse rating has inflicted and will continue to inflict until it's addressed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-13 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: CBC Companies, Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
Please remove all the inaccurate fraudulent accounts as I have no know in any of these. For the company to do what fair and equitable to me as a consumer by removing inaccuracy records on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Credit Karma, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Credit karma has failed to update my XXXX credit report accurately. Credit Karma continues to list accounts that have been deleted from my XXXX credit account

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-13 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
Public information being shared without my permission. 

This information is a violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Specifically, under 15 U.S.C. 1681b, there are strict guidelines regarding the permissible purposes for which a credit report can be accessed, ensuring that only entities with a legitimate need may review this sensitive information. Furthermore, 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) upholds my right to privacy, recognizing that consumer reports must only include accurate and necessary information, protecting individuals from undue harm or disclosure. Additionally, under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, there is a provision that mandates the blocking of information that is inaccurate, outdated, or otherwise incorrect in a consumer report. Given these statutory protections, I respectfully request that this erroneous bankruptcy information be investigated and removed from my credit report promptly. 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 2024-08-13 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I was a victim of identity theft and I am currently in distress and suffering from anxiety because of this. I am seeking help on my situation where my credit report reflects an outstanding debt that I know was caused by fraud. I have no idea how the theft took place. I also have no knowledge of any suspects. I did not receive any money, goods, or services as a result of identity theft.

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 2024-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have already reached out to the credit bureaus regarding the inaccuracies on my credit report, but unfortunately, they have not taken the necessary steps to fix them. These errors are significantly impacting my creditworthiness and making it challenging for me to access favorable financial opportunities.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-13 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act the list of accounts below has violated my federally protection consumer protected rights to my privacy and confidentially under 15 USC 1681.

Account Name XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX Account Balance {$2000.00} Account Name XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number XXXX Account Balance {$19000.00} Account Name XXXX Account Number XXXX Account Balance {$140000.00} Account Name XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX Account Balance {$38.00} 15 U.S.C. 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy, 15 U.S.C. 1681 section 604 A. States a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C. 1681C. ( a ) ( 5 ). 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 2024-08-13 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
In

accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act the list of accounts below has violated my federally protection consumer protected rights to my privacy and confidentially under 15 USC 1681. Account Name XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX Account Balance {$2000.00} Account Name XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number XXXX Account Balance {$19000.00} Account Name XXXX  Account Number XXXX Account Balance {$140000.00} Account Name XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX Account Balance {$38.00} 15 U.S.C. 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy, 15 U.S.C. 1681 section 604 A. States a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C. 1681C. ( a ) ( 5 ). 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 2024-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I recognize the significance of eliminating any erroneous entries from my credit report, as required by FCRA 605B. Would you mind examining the documents? I've identified several accounts that appear to be inaccurate, and this is troubling to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: SUNRISE CREDIT SERVICES, INC
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
Dear CFPB, I am writing to formally file a complaint against Sunrise Credit Services, located at XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, NY XXXX. Their actions have resulted in numerous violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and Massachusetts state consumer protection laws, which have significantly impacted my creditworthiness and caused undue distress.

Complaint Details : 1. Failure to Provide Debt Validation : Sunrise Credit Services has failed to provide proper validation for the alleged debt associated with account number XXXX, despite my formal requests for validation in accordance with the FDCPA ( 15 U.S.C. 1692g ). They have not provided : A complete payment history.

The original purchase agreement, including all terms and conditions.

Documentation of the date of last activity.

Proof of their authority to collect this debt within Massachusetts, including a valid and non-expired license.

2. Continued Collection Efforts Without Validation : Under 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ), Sunrise Credit Services is required to cease collection activities until the debt has been validated. Despite this, they have continued collection activities, including reporting to credit bureaus, without providing the requested validation.

3. Duplicate Tradeline Reporting : Sunrise Credit Services has reported duplicate tradelines for the same debt to the credit bureaus, which is misleading and adversely affects my creditworthiness.

4. Violations of Massachusetts Consumer Protection Laws : Their actions constitute unfair and deceptive practices under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A.

Impact on My Creditworthiness : These actions have deliberately and negatively impacted my credit profile, affecting my financial standing and opportunities, and have caused undue stress and XX/XX/XXXX. 

Request for CFPB Assistance : I request that the CFPB investigate these violations by Sunrise Credit Services and require them to : Cease all collection activities and reporting on the disputed account until proper validation is provided.

Correct all inaccuracies reported to the credit bureaus, including duplicate tradeline entries.

Comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding debt collection and reporting.

Please note that I have already emailed Sunrise Credit Services about these issues, and they will be receiving a formal letter via mail in a few days.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust that the CFPB will ensure that Sunrise Credit Services is held accountable for their actions.

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation