vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-13 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the credit bureaus failure to properly investigate and validate a charge-off account listed on my credit report. I previously disputed the information related with XXXX XXXX because I believe it is inaccurate and was not substantiated by the original creditor. 

Issue Description : On XX/XX/year>, I disputed the accuracy of a charge-off account appearing on my credit report. 
In response to my dispute, the bureaus claimed the information had been validated with a billing statement from the creditor. 
However, a billing statement alone does not constitute proper validation of a debt, as it does not provide evidence from the original creditor that the account is legitimate, belongs to me, or that the debt was properly assigned. 
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the credit bureau is required to conduct a reasonable investigation and verify that the information is accurate by obtaining evidence from the creditor, such as contracts, original account agreements, or other relevant documentation. This was not done in my case. 

Why This is a Problem : A billing statement does not provide sufficient validation of a debt under the FCRA. 
The credit Bureaus have failed in its duty to investigate the legitimacy of the charge-off and has not provided any documentation proving the accuracy of the account beyond a basic billing statement. 
This failure has caused harm to my credit score and financial standing by allowing inaccurate and improperly substantiated information to remain on my credit report. 

Requested Resolution : I am requesting that the credit bureau be required to properly investigate this account by obtaining actual documentation from the original creditor that confirms the legitimacy of the debt, the amount owed, and my connection to the account. 
If they are unable to provide this documentation, I request that the charge-off account be removed from my credit report immediately. 
Additionally, I request that the CFPB investigate the credit bureaus violation of the FCRA regarding reasonable investigation procedures for disputed information. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution of this issue.

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 2024-10-13 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the credit bureaus failure to properly investigate and validate a charge-off account listed on my credit report. I previously disputed the information related with XXXX XXXX because I believe it is inaccurate and was not substantiated by the original creditor. 

Issue Description : On XX/XX/year>, I disputed the accuracy of a charge-off account appearing on my credit report. 
In response to my dispute, the bureaus claimed the information had been validated with a billing statement from the creditor. 
However, a billing statement alone does not constitute proper validation of a debt, as it does not provide evidence from the original creditor that the account is legitimate, belongs to me, or that the debt was properly assigned. 
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the credit bureau is required to conduct a reasonable investigation and verify that the information is accurate by obtaining evidence from the creditor, such as contracts, original account agreements, or other relevant documentation. This was not done in my case. 

Why This is a Problem : A billing statement does not provide sufficient validation of a debt under the FCRA. 
The credit Bureaus have failed in its duty to investigate the legitimacy of the charge-off and has not provided any documentation proving the accuracy of the account beyond a basic billing statement. 
This failure has caused harm to my credit score and financial standing by allowing inaccurate and improperly substantiated information to remain on my credit report. 

Requested Resolution : I am requesting that the credit bureau be required to properly investigate this account by obtaining actual documentation from the original creditor that confirms the legitimacy of the debt, the amount owed, and my connection to the account. 
If they are unable to provide this documentation, I request that the charge-off account be removed from my credit report immediately. 
Additionally, I request that the CFPB investigate the credit bureaus violation of the FCRA regarding reasonable investigation procedures for disputed information. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution of this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-13 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Consumer Social Security Number : ( Private SSN ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( Private DOB ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the credit reporting agencies, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( private case number ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-13 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information on my credit report related to the payment history of my account with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( closed ) Account Number unknown. This dispute specifically pertains to the creditors failure to credit payments promptly in accordance with 15 USC 1666b, which requires that payments be credited to an account on the date they are received. 

I have reason to believe that XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( closed ) did not credit my payments promptly, resulting in incorrect late payment reports. This has adversely affected my credit score and overall report. As per the Truth in Lending Act, these inaccurate reports of late payments are unlawful if the delay in crediting was caused by the creditor and not by any fault of my own.

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 2024-10-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information on my credit report related to the payment history of my account with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( closed ) Account Number unknown. This dispute specifically pertains to the creditors failure to credit payments promptly in accordance with 15 USC 1666b, which requires that payments be credited to an account on the date they are received. 

I have reason to believe that XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( closed ) did not credit my payments promptly, resulting in incorrect late payment reports. This has adversely affected my credit score and overall report. As per the Truth in Lending Act, these inaccurate reports of late payments are unlawful if the delay in crediting was caused by the creditor and not by any fault of my own.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-13 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX ), Consumer Social Security Number : ( Private SSN ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( Private DOB ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the credit reporting agencies, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/year> under the account number ( private ), XXXX XXXX XXXX {$6900.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX  {$540.00}. These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer XXXX  credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( private case number ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

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 2024-10-13 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX ), Consumer Social Security Number : ( Private SSN ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( Private DOB ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the credit reporting agencies, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/year> under the account number ( private ), XXXX XXXX XXXX {$6900.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX  {$540.00}. These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer XXXX  credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( private case number ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

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 2024-10-14 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:
I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the XXXX, Experian, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.

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 2024-10-13 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I AM A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT, THE ACCOUNTS THAT I HAVE LISTED WERE NOT AUTHORIZED BY ME. THESE ACCOUNS WERE ALL OPENED WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE OR PERMISSION. THESE ACCOUNTS NEED TO BE REMOVE IMMEDIATELY. I HAVE PROVIDED DOCUMENTS WITH MY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT THAT I HAVE FILED TO SUPPORT MY CASE. 
ACCOUNTS TO REMOVE XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Kikoff Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, I checked my XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX credit reports and noticed inaccurate unlawful and unverified late payments from Kikoff and XXXX. 15 USC 1666 ( b ) Grace period If an open end consumer credit plan provides a time period within which an obligor may repay any portion of the credit extended without incurring an additional finance charge, such additional finance charge may not be imposed with respect to such portion of the credit extended for the billing cycle of which such period is a part, unless a statement which includes the amount upon which the finance charge for the period is based was mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the date specified in the statement by which payment must be made in order to avoid imposition of that finance charge. Is being violated no notice was given and all payments were made. I have attached receipts from both companies.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-13 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Consumer Social Security Number : ( Private SSN ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( Private DOB ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the credit reporting agencies, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( private case number ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

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 2024-10-13 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Consumer Social Security Number : ( Private SSN ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( Private DOB ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the credit reporting agencies, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( private case number ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

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 2024-10-13 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. states I have a right to privacy.

15 U.S.C1681 Section 604 A.Section A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written Instructions.

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