vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-17 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the information reported on my credit report regarding the account with account number XXXX. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ), it is explicitly stated that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instruction.

Furthermore, I would like to bring to your attention the violation of 15 U.S.C. 1666b, which prohibits a creditor from treating a payment on a credit card account under an open-end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose without a valid reason.

It has come to my attention that Equifax has reported inaccurate information regarding the account in question, which has had a detrimental impact on my credit score and financial well-being. I have not provided written authorization for this account to be reported, and there is no valid reason for the late payment designation. 

I kindly request that you investigate this matter promptly and correct the inaccuracies in my credit report by removing the account XXXX. Please provide written confirmation of this dispute resolution, and ensure that any future reporting complies with federal regulations.

Failure to rectify this situation may result in legal action to protect my rights under the FCRA. I trust that Equifax will address this matter promptly and efficiently, adhering to the legal requirements outlined in the FCRA.

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to the swift resolution of this dispute. Please feel free to contact me at [ Your Phone Number XXXX XXXX if you require any further information or clarification.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-17 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: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I sent a letter via US mail on or about XX/XX/2023 to the following mailing address : American Express Customer Service XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX This was a request to open a dispute for a transaction with XXXX made XXXX XX/XX/2023 in the amount of {$180.00} XXXX submitted this dispute within 30 days of the transaction. As of today, I have not received any correspondence regarding this dispute. I request that the full amount be credited back to my account and that all the interest charges accumulated over the time be credited as well.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-17 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
My business partner 's brother, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX open XXXX business credit card accounts using my personal information. I had no knowledge of this until my credit monitoring service ( identity IQ ) alerted me of the negative account. I contacted XXXX XXXX and transunion, XXXX and XXXX to have this matter resolved. It still has not been fixed. MY business partner contacted his brother and asked him directly if he indeed did take out business credit cards in my name. He admitted to it. I will be providing proof of that conversation as well as a copy of the FTC report. There are also fraudulent inquries listed on my credit report account info : XXXX Account 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
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-17 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
My business partner 's brother, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX open XXXX business credit card accounts using my personal information. I had no knowledge of this until my credit monitoring service ( identity IQ ) alerted me of the negative account. I contacted XXXX XXXX and XXXX, Equifax and XXXX to have this matter resolved. It still has not been fixed. MY business partner contacted his brother and asked him directly if he indeed did take out business credit cards in my name. He admitted to it. I will be providing proof of that conversation as well as a copy of the FTC report. There are also fraudulent inquries listed on my credit report account info : XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-17 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
My business partner 's brother, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX open XXXX business credit card accounts using my personal information. I had no knowledge of this until my credit monitoring service ( XXXX XXXX ) alerted me of the negative account. I contacted XXXX XXXX and XXXX, XXXX and Experian to have this matter resolved. It still has not been fixed. MY business partner contacted his brother and asked him directly if he indeed did take out business credit cards in my name. He admitted to it. I will be providing proof of that conversation as well as a copy of the FTC report. There are also fraudulent inquries listed on my credit report account info : XXXX Account Number : 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
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-17 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: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
First dispute : Opened XXXX. I requested refund of {$7000.00} and submitted evidence. I told them there will be three transactions of {$7000.00} showing on XXXX. First is the purchase, second is the refund, THIRD is another purchase ALL ON THE SAME DAY. I had customer service representatives even make notes to say that I am disputing the SECOND PURCHASE. They closed this dispute saying I received my refund on XXXX. EVEN THOUGH I CLEARLY STATED THE ABOVE. 

Second dispute : Opened XXXX. I reiterated that I am disputing second charge of {$7000.00}. I again submitted evidence. They ended up AGAIN closing the dispute on XXXX saying I received refund on XXXX. Merchant didn't even submit any evidence. Now I have opened third dispute on 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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-17 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX RE : REMOVE UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES Dear EXPERIAN, After recently reviewing my credit report, I noticed unauthorized credit inquiries. I did NOT authorize the following inquiries listed below. These were not obtained with my consent and appear to be results of identity theft. Please delete immediately. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX Please remove these erroneous items IMMEDIATELY and send me an updated copy of my credit report. 

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
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
attached is the CERTIFIED MAIL FROM XXXX XXXX. Equifax is discriminating against me and refuses to pick up my mail that i sent. Its been over 60 days and no response nor results!!! This is illegal and blatant violation of my federal rights. 15 U.S. Code 1681c2 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 an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt. It has been well beyond 30 days and you are in VIOLATION of this law because I am victim of identity theft!!! Please delete these items as soon as possible! XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX XXXX LOAN SERVICING Account # XXXX XXXX  XXXX  Account # XXXXInquiries XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 These accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in violation Under 15 US Code 1681b - A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report for employment purposes only if ( A ) the person who obtains such report from the agency certifies to the agency that ( i ) the person has complied with paragraph ( 2 ) IN ACCORDANCE with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. No CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts IMMEDIATELY.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Banking errors
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I applied for an apartment complex called XXXX XXXX XXXX back in XX/XX/2023. I used my debit card to pay my application fee and security deposit {$1500.00} online. After I applied online the property manager XXXX XXXX advised me that my security deposit would need to be in the form of a cashier check. Wells Fargo advised to put in a claim so that I could receive my money back quickly and get a cashier check. I took the cashier check to the property. I officially closed the claim on XX/XX/2023 with Wells Fargo and the {$1500.00} was taken back from XXXX XXXXXXXX and they advised me that I would be evicted from my apartment if I did not pay the money back. Property manager XXXX advised that I would need to pay a late fee and since their bank charged them a NSF fee. I would have to pay the NSF Fee as well. I called Wells Fargo to ask them to reserve this payment back to XXXX XXXX XXXX. They did and they stated it was final debit card payment to the XXXX. Last night I was looking over my Wells Fargo checking account and I noticed the {$1500.00} was back in my checking account. Wells Fargo had taken the money back from XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX for the 2nd time. I shocked and upset! I called Wells Fargo claims department to find out why did they take the money from XXXX XXXXXXXX again and they said " the property management company bank was still talking to XXXX after my rent payment was made in XXXX to XXXX XXXXXXXX and Wells Fargo had won the claim with XXXX. '' This makes absolutely no sense at all. Why would XXXX the property management company bank still be talking to XXXX after the rent payment was made. Wells Fargo claims department I believe is lying. I asked XXXX XXXXXXXX what was the name of their bank. I need for a investigation to be done to find out if it was XXXX XXXX or Wells Fargo bank who keeps making this error. The Wells Fargo Branch manager XXXX XXXX and Wells Fargo claims department advised me that the rent payment XXXX XXXX XXXX received in XXXX could not be reversed and it was a final payment to XXXX XXXXXXXX. Wells Fargo Bank has lied to me. Wells Fargo, XXXX and XXXX XXXX has caused me emotional distress and enjoyment of life due to this matter. This has been going on since XXXX. I have paid my rent twice for the same month and I paid on time the first time. I don't know what bank is doing this to me. However, I do know that Wells Fargo has lied to me because they stated it was a final payment to XXXX XXXX XXXX  and it could not be reversed but they have reversed it even though I closed this claim on XX/XX/2023 with Wells Fargo claims department.

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 2023-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem making or receiving payments
Company: REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I opened Regions personal checking XXXX account as part of the promotion. Setup initial deposit also. But I am not able to access the account online. I had an old profile but even using that I can not access it. 
For this I called Regions bank customer service on XXXX XX/XX/2023. I was told by the lady that may be try after 24 hours. Well it's not working even after 24 hours also. 

As part of this promotion- one has to be have online access. 

When trying to enroll for online access, I am getting this kind of error : We apologize for the inconvenience, however we are unable to process your request at this time ( XXXX ). 
Please contact Regions XXXX XXXX at XXXX ( XXXX ) for further assistance.

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 2023-09-17 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion Consumer Relations XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PA XXXX RE : REMOVE UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES Dear Transunion, After recently reviewing my credit report, I noticed unauthorized credit inquiries. I did NOT authorize the following inquiries listed below. These were not obtained with my consent and appear to be results of identity theft. Please delete immediately. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Please remove these erroneous items IMMEDIATELY and send me an updated copy of my credit report. 

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
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Referenced account is not in collections for XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and the agency of McCarthy, Burgess, & Wolff is not licensed to collect a debt in my state. I visited the website and entered a reference number that was left on a voice and the records were not found in their system. I believe it may be a revenge tactic for my business receiving a recent trademark registration. Or, Imposters/hackers were trying to steal my business credentials and certifications and company website, and line of credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing issue — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I spoke to Early Warning Services via mail on numerous occasions. I am a confirmed victim of fraud dating back to when I was a minor. Upon discovering fraudulent banking accounts with negative balances on my Early Warning Report, I filled out an Identity Theft Affidavit and sent it to EWS along with a letter requesting these items be blocked from my report .his request was granted but later retracted. I then followed up and asked how they could possibly confirm these accounts were mine when I have documentation confirming I was a victim of fraud. I followed up asking for method of verification which I am allowed under FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 7 ). This request was months ago. To date I have not received this or any further responses. My consumer rights were violated and I did not get a proper investigation. I was told my disputes were frivolous but it is immoral to tell me an item is mine when I have been a victim of fraud and EWS clearly has no actual proof or documentation that contradicts this.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-17 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX {$490.00} is the remaining balance has been reported late on my credit and i have never had a late payment

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 2023-09-17 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have been trying to get XXXX, Experian and XXXX to remove a FRAUDULENT account and the address associated with said account for over a year. My address is not and has never been XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX and I would like that address removed from my credit report immediately and permanently. 

There is a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account that is in a charge off status on my credit report that i have been challenging for years that is FRAUD. I would like that account deleted immediately. There was another XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account that was fraudulent, that was removed as a result of my dispute yet this one remains. How can one account that was open at the exact same time be fraudulent and removed but not the other? There are also several inconsistencies in the reporting of this fraudulent account across the three bureaus which further supports that this account is unverified and should be removed.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-17 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Hello, My name is XXXX XXXX and I'm placing a complaint regarding improper use of my credit report as follows : According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC1681 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. Equifax 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. '' ( Furnisherof information to credit agencies ) is a financial institution by definitionunder that title. 15 USC 1681 section 604 a section 2 states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. " According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required by federal law to verify - through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract - any and all accounts you post on a credit report. Otherwise, anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account.

I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) you have on file of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit Under the FCRA, unverified accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the accounts listed below. 

I demand the following accounts be removed immediately. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. Equifax and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that " A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. '' I am opting out of your reporting services.

* Please remove all non-account holding inquiries over 30 days old.

* Please add a Promotional Suppression to my credit file. 


Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief