vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-28 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I consistently ensured timely payments, so I'm puzzled by an error in my credit 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 2024-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
We requested that they remove the late fees because I paid in full when I was living in XXXX, before moving to XXXX. However, a few months later, they placed me with a collection agency for less than {$0.00}. Since then, I have been trying to have the late payments removed. 

I paid the {$0.00} and closed my account with them due to the trouble they caused. Despite my efforts to resolve the issue and pay the amount in question, they are still refusing to remove the late payments from my credit 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 2024-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Didn't receive services that were advertised
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I froze my credit on all 3 reporting agencies. Then I took the freeze off all 3 agencies for an application to receive credit. After the application process was complete. I froze my credit again on 2 of the 3 as Equifax, refused to re-freeze my credit and would " NOT '' provide me information on how to do it myself!!! I tried over the computer on their website, of which I am a member, I tried many times over the phone with no success.

Please help me to get Equifax to re-freeze my credit, as there has been a tremendous amount of Identity theft recently.

Thank You

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Report provided to employer without your written authorization
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
The deletion or suspension of accounts stemming from a data breach or unauthorized inquiries is governed by the FCRA Section 605B, which addresses the blocking of information resulting from fraud or data breaches [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ], as well as the FCRA Section 604, which outlines permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ].

I am writing to formally dispute the accounts referenced in my consumer credit report, which have arisen due to data breaches or fraud. I kindly request verifiable evidence containing my signature or electronic signature. This letter represents my personal request, and I urge careful consideration. These actions were undertaken without proper validation or original documentation from the reporting companies, constituting a violation of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically Section 605B [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ] and Section 604 [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ].

Your agency is in violation!

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 2024-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Report provided to employer without your written authorization
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
The deletion or suspension of accounts stemming from a data breach or unauthorized inquiries is governed by the FCRA Section 605B, which addresses the blocking of information resulting from fraud or data breaches [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ], as well as the FCRA Section 604, which outlines permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ].

I am writing to formally dispute the accounts referenced in my consumer credit report, which have arisen due to data breaches or fraud. I kindly request verifiable evidence containing my signature or electronic signature. This letter represents my personal request, and I urge careful consideration. These actions were undertaken without proper validation or original documentation from the reporting companies, constituting a violation of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically Section 605B [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ] and Section 604 [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ].

Your agency is in violation!

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my deep frustration and serious concerns regarding the accuracy of my personal information on file with your esteemed institution. While reviewing my credit report, I was appalled to discover discrepancies that have raised significant doubts about the completeness and accuracy of my records. Specifically, there are inconsistencies in my identification, Social Security number, and proof of address, all of which I have enclosed within this correspondence for your comprehensive examination. I respectfully urge you to thoroughly investigate this issue and promptly take the necessary steps to rectify any inaccuracies and update my personal information accurately and expeditiously. Your cooperation and assistance in this matter are crucial to maintaining my faith and trust in your institution. 

Your agency is in violation! 
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 2024-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my deep frustration and serious concerns regarding the accuracy of my personal information on file with your esteemed institution. While reviewing my credit report, I was appalled to discover discrepancies that have raised significant doubts about the completeness and accuracy of my records. Specifically, there are inconsistencies in my identification, Social Security number, and proof of address, all of which I have enclosed within this correspondence for your comprehensive examination. I respectfully urge you to thoroughly investigate this issue and promptly take the necessary steps to rectify any inaccuracies and update my personal information accurately and expeditiously. Your cooperation and assistance in this matter are crucial to maintaining my faith and trust in your institution. 

Your agency is in violation! 
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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recognize the significance of eliminating any erroneous entries from my credit report, as required by FCRA 605B. Would you mind examining the documents? I've identified several accounts that appear to be inaccurate, and this is troubling to me.

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 2024-08-28 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
My account with XXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment.

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment reported in those account to be removed.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date.

Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports

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 2024-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with rewards from credit card
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Complaint Regarding American Express Rewards Points and False Advertising On XX/XX/XXXX, I reviewed my American Express rewards points balance and noticed I had approximately XXXX points. I decided to redeem my points for a {$500.00} XXXX gift card, which required around XXXX points. After selecting the gift card and proceeding through the necessary steps, the American Express website failed, displaying an error message and kicking me out. I tried again later, but the website then indicated that I did not have enough points to make the purchase, despite my balance still showing XXXX points. This suggested a technical error had occurred, and my points were essentially blocked. 

After a third attempt later in the day with the same outcome, I contacted American Express customer service through their chat. The agent, who was courteous, confirmed my identity and understood my issue. He attempted to purchase the gift card on my behalf, with my authorization, but informed me that they could only provide a mailed physical card, not the advertised digital version. As I am traveling, a physical card is not a viable option for me. 

This situation resulted in a waste of over an hour of my time due to the inability to access a product as advertised. American Express falsely advertises the availability of digital gift cards, which they could not deliver. I am requesting compensation for the time spent and the inconvenience caused by this false advertising and the subsequent errors in the rewards redemption process. 

Thank you for addressing this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-28 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
My account with Equifax was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment.

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment reported to be removed.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date.

Equifax Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 


This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 


Delete the late payments from my consumer reports

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: NCB Management Services Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
This company NCB Management services Are reporting an account to all three credit bureau in collection and there is no way it is mine has to be some sort of a mistake or something

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-28 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I respectfully request the removal of this erroneous entry from my credit report. This account was not authorized or acknowledged by me. I have provided supporting documents for your review.

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 2024-08-28 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I respectfully request the removal of this erroneous entry from my credit report. This account was not authorized or acknowledged by me. I have provided supporting documents for your review.

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 2024-08-28 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
There are items on my credit report that have resulted from fraud to which I never benefitted from. I have reported them to the federal trade commission but they are not removed from my report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem making or receiving payments
Company: BMO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
BMO took my deposits and charged me a fee, refused to pay my bill, and is preventing me from using my funds. 

I opened a BMO checking account on XX/XX/year>. On XX/XX/year>, I made my initial deposit of {$18000.00} followed by deposits of {$68000.00} for a total of {$86000.00}. BMO showed that the funds were available for an important upcoming bill payment. 

On XX/XX/year>, I signed up for BMO XXXX XXXX. On XX/XX/year> I added my payee for that important bill and, using BMO XXXX XXXX, paid that bill on XX/XX/year>. I was charged an expedited payment fee of {$15.00}. The check was made and overnighted to the payee and delivered on XX/XX/year>. 

On XX/XX/year>, BMO did not honor the check that they created through their XXXX XXXX service. In effect, XXXX XXXX suspected themselves of fraud. Again, they created the check they returned. Without notice to me, after returning the check, BMO restricted my funds leaving me with no access to my deposited funds which resulted in an inability to pay an important bill and reputational damage. I may lose the contracted services and pay a penalty due to BMOs actions. 

Upon my inquiry, I was told of the restriction and asked to submit additional verification documents, which I did immediately. Upon my further inquiry, I was told it could take up to 30 days to review my account and I had no other options. BMO has never initiated any communication and seemingly has no desire to allow me access to my funds. 

After my request for escalation or expedited review of my identity documents, BMO refused to help and is holding my funds, paying no interest, and causing me financial and reputational harm with seemingly little care. To add insult to injury, they also refused to refund the expedited payment fee for the check they both created and returned. 

It seems very deceptive to advertise and incent account opening and XXXX XXXX sign-up to gain deposits and then prevent use of those deposits. There seems to be very little recourse to gain access to those funds and be made whole.

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 2024-08-28 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: TX

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. 


I told XXXX, Transunion, and XXXX to reinvestigate these accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. However, they stated everything was complete and accurate. But how is that possible if the open date, date of last activity and much more is incorrect. According to 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), they are supposed to modify accounts that aren't reporting correctly.

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 2024-08-28 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: TX

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. 


I told XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax to reinvestigate these accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX However, they stated everything was complete and accurate. But how is that possible if the open date, date of last activity and much more is incorrect. According to 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), they are supposed to modify accounts that aren't reporting correctly.

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