vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX WITH YOUR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION EXECUTED BY WAY OF SIGNING AN AGREEMENT ( DOCUMENT). AS PER 15 USC 6827(3) THE TERM DOCUMENT MEANS ANY INFORMATION IN ANY FORM.

THE PROVISIONS OF 15 USC 6801(A) REQUIRE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO NOTIFY CONSUMERS OF THEIR INFORMATION SHARING PRACTICES AND PROVIDE FOR A RIGHT TO OPT OUT OF CERTAIN SHARING. 

IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTION, WITHOUT GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO OPT-OUT, YOUR INSTITUTION FURNISHED MY NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION TO NONAFFILIATED THIRD PARTIESXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX EQUIFAX )

ACCORDING TO 15 USC 6809(4)(A), THE TERM  NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION MEANS PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION-

(I) PROVIDED BY A CONSUMER TO A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION;
(ii) RESULTING FROM ANY TRANSACTION WITH THE CONSUMER OR ANY SERVICE PERFORMED FOR THE CONSUMER;OR
(iii) OTHERWISE OBTAINED BY THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

FURTHER, PURSUANT TO 15 USC 6809(5) THE TERM NONAFFILIATED THIRD PARTY MEANS ANY ENTITY THAT IS NOT AN AFFILIATE OF OR RELATED BY COMMON OWNERSHIP OR AFFILIATED BY CORPORATE CONTROL WITH THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE A JOINT EMPLOYEE OF SUCH INSTITUTION.

THEREFORE, AS PER THE LITERAL INTERPRETATION, THE ORGANIZATION NAMED TRANSUNION, EQUIFAX AND EXPERIAN ARE NONAFFILIATED THIRD PARTIES AND YOUR INSTITUTION HAS VIOLATED THE PROVISIONS OF 15 USC 6802.

IN CASE YOUR COMPANY ADMITS THAT THE ORGANIZATION NAMED; XXXX, EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX IS AFFILIATED, IT HAS STILL VIOLATED THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT.

PURSUANT TO 15 USC 1681A (D)(2)(ii), THE CONSUMER REPORT WILL NOT INCLUDE ANY INFORMATION COMMUNICATED AMOUNG PERSONS RELATED BY COMMON OWNERSHIP OR AFFILIATED BY CORPORATE CONTROL.

FURTHER, 15 USC 1681A (D)(2)(A)(ii) STATES THAT IF THE COMPANY WANTS TO COMMUNICATE OTHER INFORMATION AMOUNG PERSONS RELATED BY COMMON OWNERSHIP OR AFFILIATED BY CORPORATE CONTROL, IT SHALL BE CLEARLY AND CONSPICUOUSLY DISCLOSED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE INFORMATION MAYBE COMMUNICATED AMOUNG SUCH PERSONS AND THE CONSUMER SHALL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DIRECT THAT SUCH INFORMATION NOT BE COMMUNICATED AMOUNG SUCH PERSONS.

THEREFORE, YOUR COMPANY HAS NOT ONLY INFRINGED MY RIGHT TO PRIVACY BUT ALSO VIOLATED MULTIPLE FEDERAL LAWS.

I HEREBY DEMAND YOU TO REMOVE THE BELOW MENTIONED INFORMATION FROM MY CREDIT REPORT; UPDATE TO PAID AS AGREED

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  

IF YOU ACCEPT MY REQUEST, I WILL NOT ESCALATE THIS MATTER TO A FEDERAL COMPLAINT.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.

SINCERELY,
XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Diversified Adjustment Service, Inc.
State: IA

Complaint narrative:
I had a past due ( Collections ) account with XXXX. On my credit report is says XXXX. I went to pay the bill. Had to pay Diversified Adjustment Service, XXXX 's outside collection agency. 

I paid the past due bill in full on XX/XX/2024. Diversified Adjustment Service waived their collection fee of {$47.00}. XXXX is still saying I owe the money. I have made calls to both XXXX & Diversified Adjustment Service. XX/XX/2024 I spoke with a representative that said they would send it back to XXXX as fully paid, fee waived & it should update by XX/XX/2024. I called again today & was told it would take up to 60 days from today to show as paid & fee waived. So that would be 90 days. Neither XXXX nor diversified adjustment service will give me a receipt for payment that says XXXX is paid. just a generic receipt that I paid an amount but not to what company. 

I tried to call XXXX again & all they do is transfer me to diversified adjustment service which tells me it will take up to 60 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 2024-04-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I LOST my wallet along with my SSN card long ago. I am a victim of identity theft. I have obtained a copy of my credit report with XXXX and there are multiple accounts reporting to my credit profile that are fraudulent. The information listed in this letter, which is reporting to my credit, does not relate to any transaction ( s ) that I have made. It is the result of identity theft. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — An existing modification, forbearance plan, short sale, or other loss mitigation relief
Company: Data Mortgage Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Dear CFPB, I'm writing this letter to ask for your help since ESSEX Mortgage keeps playing games with me and now they are discriminating against me and my family. 

About 3 months ago I was told by ESSEX Mortgage that i was approved for a loan modification and an agreement will be mailed to my house the following week. 

Now ESSEX Mortgage refuses to email or mail copy of the agreement since it was never received and ESSEX Mortgage keeps telling me that because of my background ( i dont know what ESSEX Mortgage mean ) the owner of the loan feels i dont deserve the loan modification agreement that i was told. 

Please help since ESSEX Mortgage keeps hanging up on me every time i call and they keep refusing to transfer me to a manager or supervisor. please help since im doing everything to save my home.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that 2 out of 3 of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. these are the 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 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 2024-04-05 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that 2 out of 3 of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. these are the 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 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 2024-04-05 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I received my consumer reports and noticed that there were inaccurate accounts on my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX DUPLICATE Consumer Reporting Agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with Maximum Accuracy. 

I contacted Experian and asked them to investigate and remove the inaccurate account from my consumer report that they are illegally reporting and I requested specifically the alleged original application bearing my signature they have not been able to provide such proof to me. 

This is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and this disputed item may not appear on my credit report if it can not be supported by any evidence or proof

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 2024-04-05 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VI

Complaint narrative:
I have been trying to solve this problem for some time with the credit reporting agencies and the corporations and debt collectors they allowed to put inaccurate items on my credit report without permissible purpose. They have continued to report items as well without my permission and not being 100 % accurate under 15 US Code 1681e ( b ). 

I am a litigious consumer meaning I am unreasonably prone to go to court to settle disputes and am in the process of taking legal action in this matter to enforce my rights under FCRA and FDCPA. This is my official notice.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05 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:
Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report which caused severe XXXX upon me and found unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable items that your agency didn't make sure it was reporting 100 % correct. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit report and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) these accounts are in violation of not reporting 100 % accurate.

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 2024-04-05 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report which caused severe XXXX upon me and found unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable items that your agency didn't make sure it was reporting 100 % correct. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit report and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) these accounts are in violation of not reporting 100 % accurate.

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 2024-04-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding unauthorized accounts appearing on my credit report. Despite my repeated attempts to have these accounts removed, they persist, causing significant damage to my financial reputation and well-being. The accounts in question are in clear violation of 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes. It is evident that the credit bureaus have no permissible purpose to report these fraudulent items without my explicit consent. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low — Overdrafts and overdraft fees
Company: PNC Bank N.A.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> I made a mobile deposit into my account with PNC Bank in the amount of {$500.00}. This brought my balance in the account to {$450.00}. 
Over the next 7 day period several transaction came out of my account. 
Mobile payment {$52.00}, Car Insurance Payment {$340.00}, and Rental Insurance Payment {$44.00}. My balance after these transactions posted was {$13.00}. 
A utility payment for {$13.00} came out of the account on XX/XX/XXXX also, bring the end of day balance to {$0.00}. 
On XX/XX/year> I was charged an overdraft item fee of {$36.00}. Making the balance in my account- {$35.00}. 
I called the local PNC branch the following Tuesday, XX/XX/year> to ask about the fee and what transaction caused it. 
The representative tried to refund my fee, but said her system declined the refund. And she explained the fee was cause by the utility transaction of {$13.00}. 
I asked about my account balance being {$0.00} and therefore not overdrawn. 
The representative said the fee was due to a returned item from the utility company seven days prior. I additional information since I didn't understand how the return item would effect an overdraft 7 days later and I didn't think that was possible per Reg. E. 
She said she could escalate my issue. I have yet to receive additional information from PNC regarding this matter. My account is still at a negative balance and I am afraid I am be unrightfully charged.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed
Company: Aargon Agency, Inc.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/year> amount : XXXX i wrote them a letter like this. 

I am writing to formally request to opt out of the sharing of my personal information as permitted by the provisions of 15 USC 6802. I am exercising my rights under this law to prevent XXXX XXXX  from sharing my personal information with any non-affiliated third parties, except as permitted by law. 

Please cease any sharing of my personal information with non-affiliated third parties as soon as possible, and ensure that my personal information is protected by the law.

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 2024-04-05 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — Escrow, taxes, or insurance
Company: CMG Financial Services, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
We noticed our property taxes had not been paid, and the deadline was approaching. We made at least 3 phone calls in the month prior to the payment deadline telling them that they hadnt been paid. We also uploaded the tax bills directly to their portal to make sure they had received them. They assured us that they would be paid, and if not, they would be responsible for any late fees. They paid a portion of our taxes late. They never paid the other portion, so we sent the payment in ourselves, to avoid a late charge. They have now charged our escrow account the late fee they are supposed to pay, and have raised our monthly payment by {$400.00} per month because they say there is a negative balance. We have made another 3 phone calls with absolutely no resolution. Our taxes were lower in 2023 than they estimated, and they are still asking for thousands of dollars on top of what they already took from us to pay the taxes, plus we covered over {$700.00} worth our tax bill even though our escrow should have had more than enough to cover everything. We requested that we be allowed to pay our own taxes instead of it being billed monthly and held in escrow, so we can avoid the same hassle next year. It was denied.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX has violated my rights. Or a list of inquiries : 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 2024-04-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I LOST my wallet along with my SSN card long ago. I am a victim of identity theft. I have obtained a copy of my credit report with EXPERIAN.COM and there are multiple accounts reporting to my credit profile that are fraudulent. I have also found out that the accounts listed below are not connected to my current address : The information listed in this letter, which is reporting to my credit, does not relate to any transaction ( s ) that I have made. It is the 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05 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: GA

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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. Or a list of inquiries : 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 2024-04-05 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
Filed dispute with Equifax XX/XX/2024, XX/XX/2024 and XXXX XX/XX/2024. I sent in documentation of bank check, letter from agency ( XXXX ), and letter of acceptance of payoff from agency ( XXXX ). All came back stating that I still owe that amount. It has been removed from XXXX, and XXXX but not Equifax.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that 2 out of 3 of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these inquiries. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. these are the inquiries : XXXX || Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX || Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief