vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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: AL

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

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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 am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) 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 methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered 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 2024-11-06 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: NH

Complaint narrative:
" Method of Verification Dispute Notice : Remove these Fraudulent Accounts, Inquiries & Inaccurate Personal Information. 

The banking system is contingent upon equitable and accurate credit reporting, as stated in the equitable Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ). The banking system 's efficacy is directly impacted by inaccurate credit reports, and the public 's confidence is undermined by unfair credit reporting methods, which are essential for the system 's continued operation. 

Therefore, the efficiency of the finance system is compromised whenever the FCRA is violated. This is a violation of my privacy with respect to my consumer report, as I have the authority to determine which items are included and which are not. Identity theft is the act of reporting any accounts without my written consent. 

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This results in civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n. The law permits a {$1000.00} fine per violation for each account listed without my expressed written assent. 

I reviewed my consumer reports and observed accounts that I had never granted anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have taken on a critical role and are obligated to report consumer information with the utmost accuracy, as the Fair Credit Reporting Act explicitly stipulates. I did not provide written consent to report them. I am expressing my dissatisfaction with the contents of the attached file. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) 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 methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified inaccurate accounts that need reporting and correction through your company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Im reaching out for your help regarding the incorrect account listed on my credit report. This situation has damaged my reputation, and I urgently need your help. The way youve handled my credit report has left me struggling, as the inaccurate information has seriously tarnished my reputation. Its crucial that these errors are corrected so I can move forward with my family.

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 2024-11-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
The fraudulent and inaccurate entries on my consumer report persist despite my disputes. These unauthorized items resulting from identity theft continue to severely impact my financial well-being and cause significant distress.

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 2024-11-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
Please refer to the details in Closed Compliant XXXX. The company has NOT resolved the complaint. 

I received a response from Citibank dated XX/XX/year>. The response did NOT resolve the complaint. The company 's response continued to confirm that they failed to apply the extra payments to the highest interest rate balance ( Balance Transfer Offer XXXX ) as required by their policies and regulations. The company 's response states that interest rates listed on the prior statement are applicable rates to determine which balance portion has the highest rate. The company states a good " rule '' is to wait until the statement has cycled to make extra payments. Their " rule '' is clearly only beneficial to Citibank for charging higher rates of interest.This " rule '' also appears to conflict with their policies and federal regulations. 

To be clear, the company 's response contradicts the actual interest charges made to the account. If the company 's response were accurate, the rate on Balance Transfer Offer XXXX would not have been 26+ % as of XX/XX/year>, because it was 0 % on the prior statement. The company would also not have charged interest of {$99.00} ; Interest they now offer to refund as a " courtesy ''. The company appears to be using their " prior statement rule '' for extra payments as it benefits them because they are definitely not using the " prior statement rule '' for charging interest to the consumer. Based on this " rule '', the consumer can not pay off a higher interest rate balance until the next statement, ensuring Citi is able to charge interest to the consumer during that time period.

1. The cardmember agreement does not specify the method the company will use to apply payments ( based on prior statement rate or the rate on actual date of payment ).

2. The customer service representative assured me on XX/XX/year> that the extra payment would be applied to Balance Transfer Offer XXXX ( the highest interest rate balance ) and that my previous extra payment had also been applied to that higher rate balance.

3. Federal regulations require extra payments be applied to the highest interest rate balance first.

4. Company correspondence continues to confirm that the company 's records clearly reflected the higher interest rate on Balance Transfer Offer XXXX on XX/XX/year>, the date of the extra payment, ( because they started charging interest on XX/XX/year> ). Their records indicated the Balance Transfer Offer was the highest interest rate balance and they clearly failed to apply the payments properly.

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 2024-11-06 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Method of Verification Dispute Notice : Remove these Fraudulent Accounts, Inquiries & Inaccurate Personal Information. 

The banking system is XXXX  upon equitable and accurate credit reporting, as stated in the equitable Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ). The banking system 's efficacy is directly impacted by inaccurate credit reports, and the public 's confidence is undermined by unfair credit reporting methods, which are essential for the system 's continued operation. 

Therefore, the efficiency of the finance system is compromised whenever the FCRA is violated. This is a violation of my privacy with respect to my consumer report, as I have the authority to determine which items are included and which are not. Identity theft is the act of reporting any accounts without my written consent. 

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This results in civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n. The law permits a {$1000.00} fine per violation for each account listed without my expressed written assent. 

I reviewed my consumer reports and observed accounts that I had never granted anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have taken on a critical role and are obligated to report consumer information with the utmost accuracy, as the Fair Credit Reporting Act explicitly stipulates. I did not provide written consent to report them. I am expressing my dissatisfaction with the contents of the attached file.

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 2024-11-06 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:
Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 


Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Im reaching out for your help regarding the incorrect account listed on my credit report. This situation has damaged my reputation, and I urgently need your help. The way youve handled my credit report has left me struggling, as the inaccurate information has seriously tarnished my reputation. Its crucial that these errors are corrected so I can move forward with my family.

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 2024-11-06 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Banking errors
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I opened this account on XX/XX/XXXX under a promotion that stated the account would earn {$750.00} if ( XXXX ) {$30000.00} was deposited within 30 days and kept for 60 days after the offer enrollment, and ( XXXX ) XXXX qualifying transactions were made. There was a lower tier of the promotion that would earn {$300.00} if at least {$2000.00} was deposited instead of $ XXXX. I met both requirements of the higher tier : the bank confirmed I met the qualifying transactions requirement, but said I only qualified for the lower tier ( {$300.00} ). They did not explain their reasoning. 

I clearly met the terms of the higher tier. My offer enrollment date was the date my account was opened ( XX/XX/XXXX ). 30 days from that date was XX/XX/XXXX ; I deposited the funds prior to the 30 days on XX/XX/XXXX. 60 days from the offer enrollment date was XX/XX/XXXX. I withdrew the funds after that date on XX/XX/XXXX. 

The bank also inappropriately withheld federal income tax despite my certification that I was not subject to backup withholding during the application process. I am happy to provide a W-9 if the bank requires more on this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I need your assistance with this incorrect account showing up on my credit report. This issue has severely impacted my reputation, and Im asking for your help. Your mishandling of my credit report has brought me to a difficult situation, and the incorrect information has caused significant harm to my reputation. It's essential that you remove these mistakes so I can peacefully live with my family.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Despite my previous three written requests, the unverified items listed below still remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. In their responses to my dispute letters, they stated that they have verified the items listed as accurate but failed to send me copies of the documents used to verify these accounts, as per my request.

Their failure to provide these documents indicates that they can not and did not verify any of the disputed accounts as claimed. Furthermore, their failure to delete the disputed accounts that they can not verify after three written requests demonstrates a willful disregard of Federal Law.

Please review the attached letter. Thank you for your assistance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I need your assistance with this incorrect account showing up on my credit report. This issue has severely impacted my reputation, and Im asking for your help. Your mishandling of my credit report has brought me to a difficult situation, and the incorrect information has caused significant harm to my reputation. It's essential that you remove these mistakes so I can peacefully live with my family.

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 2024-11-06 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX THIS IS NOT MY ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX THIS IS NOT MY ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX THIS IS NOT MY ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX THIS IS NOT ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX THIS IS NOT MY ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX THIS IS NOT MY ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX THIS IS NOT MY ACCOUNT XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX THIS IS NOT MY ACCOUNT I also want to address the charge-offs listed on my report. According to applicable laws, once a charge-off is declared, it can not legally be sold to a collection agency. Therefore, I request that any charge-offs be adjusted to reflect a zero balance. 

Furthermore, under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, as referenced in XXXX XXXX XXXX, it is presumed that no evidence of the debt exists. I demand the immediate removal of these items due to the ongoing litigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX THIS IS NOT MY ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX THIS IS NOT MY ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX  THIS IS NOT MY ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX THIS IS NOT ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX THIS IS NOT MY ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX THIS IS NOT MY ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX THIS IS NOT MY ACCOUNT XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX THIS IS NOT MY ACCOUNT I also want to address the charge-offs listed on my report. According to applicable laws, once a charge-off is declared, it can not legally be sold to a collection agency. Therefore, I request that any charge-offs be adjusted to reflect a zero balance. 

Furthermore, under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, as referenced in XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, it is presumed that no evidence of the debt exists. I demand the immediate removal of these items due to the ongoing litigation.

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