vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-28 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX the primary account holder ( XXXX  XXXX ) & I were already separated since she had decided to throw me out of our co-owned property in XXXX. The account holder was liable to transfer account and be the sole owner of the XXXX account as I was going to be the sole owner of my XXXX XXXX account. We agreed in mediation with the presence of my attorney at the time. at the Law office of " XXXX XXXX XXXX " same agreement was in the decree signed by the judge. I was unaware of what I was going to have to deal with, I in XXXX of XXXX had one face to face quick meeting with XXXX XXXX XXXX, because I wanted to be courteous to inform her that Certain things would have to take a halt due to my sudden diagnosis of obstructive Hydrocephalus which also brought to light a XXXX XXXX that had been blocking my fluid sitting on my thalamus between my 3rd and 4th ventricles. That I had to focus because I was already seeing different surgeons for opinions and to choose which facility I would be getting my XXXX at. It was urgent so I didn't have much time to waste. She said ok, never said anything to me about failing to follow through with formal agreements from months n months ago. Long story short, The entire time even when I was getting a stent placed or partially having my XXXX removed, I never received nor any of my family members that were responsible for all of my bills, personal calls, etc had received any calls from either sharice nor XXXX credit stating that she had been 1 day late XXXX week late or closing in on a month late. She never said a word either so I thought she had properly transfer/removed me like she should have when signatures were placed on the document the mediator / attorney basically had put together. My surgery/ went g, ood but my recovery was not good I was supposed to be there in Maryland for a few days and ended up there for XXXX weeks and then instead of going home to XXXX they took me To XXXX  XXXX XXXX patient for the rest of XX/XX/XXXX. I can tell you If I did not write things video I wouldn't believe it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-28 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Despite multiple written requests, the unverified items listed below continue to report on my credit report in violation of federal law. These items must be validated in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). If you do not validate these items, I will take legal action against you. Please follow the law so that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. 

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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 2023-09-28 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Despite multiple written requests, the unverified items listed below continue to report on my credit report in violation of federal law. These items must be validated in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). If you do not validate these items, I will take legal action against you. Please follow the law so that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-28 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have reviewed my credit report, dated, and found an entry that reports payment transactions. According to the FCRA, payment transactions are not allowed to be included in the credit profile as they do not represent an extension of credit or a debt obligation. This reporting violates the FCRA in the following ways : Inaccuracy : The entry inaccurately reflects my credit history by including payment transactions that do not pertain to any credit or debt-related obligation. 
Misleading Information : The inclusion of payment transactions misleads potential creditors and lenders by suggesting that I have a credit history or debt obligations that do not exist. 
FCRA Compliance : The FCRA explicitly states that credit reporting agencies, such as TransUnion, are required to ensure the accuracy and fairness of the information they report. Inclusion of payment transactions on my credit report is a clear violation of this requirement.

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 2023-09-28 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: Nelnet, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA is a federal law enacted in 1974 that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA applies to any public or private elementary secondary or post-secondary school.

20 USC 1232g ( b )

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-28 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:
After reviewing my consumer report, I realize my consumer rights have been violated. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC 1681a Definitions : Rules of Construction ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) States the term consumer report doesnt not include any report containing information solely as to transactions or experience between the consume and the person making the report. Late payments are a form of transactions and utilization is an experience created by credit usage. XXXX is reporting Utilization on multiple accounts. 
LATE PAYMENT ( XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) XXXX  XXXX 54 % XXXX, XXXX 21 % XXXX, XXXX XXXX 7 % XXXX, XXXX XXXX  XXXX 87 % XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX 17 % XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX 92 % XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 98 % XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 79 % XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 12 % XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX 84 % XXXX and/ or Utilization is an experience created by credit usage. 15 USC 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ) states any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other, in accordance with the consumer to whom it relates. I never gave XXXX written instructions to report anything to my consumer report, let alone this late payments/utilization. Also, according to 15 USC 1681 602 Congressional findings and statement of purpose states, There is need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. It also states the banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting method undermined the public confidence with is essential to the continues function of the banking system. Nothing about the reporting of these late payments are accurate and my privacy has been violated due to XXXX violated my consumer rights by allowing these late payments/utilization to report to my consumer 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 2023-09-28 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
After reviewing my consumer report, I realize my consumer rights have been violated. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC 1681a Definitions : Rules of Construction ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) States the term consumer report doesnt not include any report containing information solely as to transactions or experience between the consume and the person making the report. Late payments are a form of transactions and utilization is an experience created by credit usage. XXXX is reporting Utilization on multiple accounts. 
LATE PAYMENT ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) XXXX XXXXXXXX 54 % XXXX, XXXX 21 % XXXX, XXXX XXXX 7 % XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX 87 % XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX 17 % XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 92 % XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 98 % XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 79 % XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 12 % XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX 84 % XXXX  and/ or Utilization is an experience created by credit usage. 15 USC 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ) states any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other, in accordance with the consumer to whom it relates. I never gave XXXX written instructions to report anything to my consumer report, let alone this late payments/utilization. Also, according to 15 USC 1681 602 Congressional findings and statement of purpose states, There is need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. It also states the banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting method undermined the public confidence with is essential to the continues function of the banking system. Nothing about the reporting of these late payments are accurate and my privacy has been violated due to XXXX violated my consumer rights by allowing these late payments/utilization to report to my consumer report!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-28 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing regarding Paypal 's user interface and security, specifically the log in interface. When the mobile app is first opened, there is an option to " Text a one-time code. '' Similarly when one goes to the sign in page on the Paypal website, there is an option to " Log in with a one-time code '' that is sent via text. Electing this option would allow the user to log in using only the code that is sent, thereby allowing whomever has the code to access the Paypal account even if they do not know the account password. 

I believe this feature is a significant security flaw in that it allows anybody with access to the user 's phone or text messages to be able to log in to that person 's Paypal account without requiring the password, and there is not a readily available ability to disable this option in the account settings. 

A password and/or biometric verification should ALWAYS be required to log in. I am not sure why such a feature allowing sign-in solely via text message would be allowed, and more importantly if it is allowed, why such a feature is not able to at least be disabled at the user 's election. 

As you can see from this post on Paypal 's user forums ( XXXX : XXXX ), there are many users complaining about the same issue, and it does not appear as if Paypal has done anything to remove the feature in question. 

Please direct them to remove at once the ability to log in solely via text message verification ( and without password or biometric verification ), given the significant security risk that this poses. 

Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-28 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA is a federal law enacted in 1974 that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA applies to any public or private elementary secondary or post-secondary school.

20 USC 1232g ( b )

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 2023-09-28 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:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA is a federal law enacted in 1974 that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA applies to any public or private elementary secondary or post-secondary school.

20 USC 1232g ( b )

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-28 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA is a federal law enacted in 1974 that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA applies to any public or private elementary secondary or post-secondary school.

20 USC 1232g ( b )

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 2023-09-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Credit card company forcing arbitration
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
Issue Summary : Card Cancellations : My credit cards have been suddenly cancelled on three distinct XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2023, and XX/XX/2023. 

Annual Fees : Following each card reissuance, I have been subjected to the levy of annual fees, precipitating multiple payments within one year. 

Detailed Account of Events : Cancellation on XX/XX/2023 : Return Payments : Instances occurred on XX/XX/2023, XX/XX/2023, and XX/XX/2023, facilitated by XXXX XXXX. Unknown to me, payments were blocked due to an auto-pay arrangement initiated without my consent. Following its discovery, all subsequent payments were blocked. 

Notice of Cancellation : Dispatched on XX/XX/2023. 

Customer Service Interaction : Numerous attempts were made to resolve the issue, marked by extensive holding periods and disconnections. 

Resolution/Outcome : The proposed resolution was to reapply for another credit card. 

Cancellation on XX/XX/2023 : Risk Analysis Teams Decision : The card was terminated without prior notice or explanation. 

Issue Date of the New Card : XX/XX/2023. 

Customer Service Interaction : At present, efforts to secure an appropriate corporate contact for escalation remain unfulfilled. 

Resolution/Outcome : Advised to reconvene after 42 hours to investigate the possibility of a refund for accrued points and annual fees. 

Impact and Concerns : The unforeseen cancellations and subsequent communication deficits have adversely affected my credit score. Repeated and undeserved annual fees are unacceptable and demand immediate rectify.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-28 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
A month ago, I sent the three credit bureaus a letter asking them to correct this questionable information, but nothing has changed. I shall take legal action against you because I believe you have not authenticated these things in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). This was mentioned in my previous COMPLAINT #, and I included it again. Kindly correct or delete the following items XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-09-28 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
It appears that my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many items which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA, you are required by law to remove & block any items that are found to be opened due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you ( learned through more research both parties require ). Please block/remove these files. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/2023 ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/2023.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-28 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I want to inform the Credit Bureaus ONCE AGAIN that I was a victim of identity theft and I'm requesting to remove these fraudulent items from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) CREDIT BUREAUS are required to REMOVE any items listed in Identity Theft. Once again HERE ARE THE LIST OF ITEMS THAT I WANTED TO REMOVE! XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$71.00} CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEM XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/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 2023-09-28 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I want to inform the Credit Bureaus ONCE AGAIN that I was a victim of identity theft and I'm requesting to remove these fraudulent items from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) CREDIT BUREAUS are required to REMOVE any items listed in Identity Theft. Once again HERE ARE THE LIST OF ITEMS THAT I WANTED TO REMOVE! XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$71.00} CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEM XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-28 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any following items on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. 
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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