vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Advanced Resolution Services Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint against XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX for reporting incorrect information on my consumer report. The only employment information that should be reflected on my report is my employment with XXXX XXXX and The XXXX XXXX. Any other information that appears on my report is inaccurate and must be immediately deleted. 

Legal Basis : 1. Michigan Consumer Protection Act ( MCPA ), MCL XXXX et seq. 

Under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act ( MCL XXXX ), it is prohibited to : ( XXXX ) Fail to reveal a material fact, the omission of which tends to mislead or deceive the consumer, and which fact could not reasonably be known by the consumer. 

By reporting incorrect information on my consumer report, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX are misleading and deceiving both consumers and third parties regarding my creditworthiness and personal information. 

2. Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), XXXX XXXX. XXXX et seq. 

The Fair Credit Reporting Act mandates the accuracy of consumer reports and sets forth the rights of consumers to dispute and correct inaccurate information. Relevant sections include : XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( a ) This section requires consumer reporting agencies to investigate disputed information in a consumers file. I have disputed the information on my consumer report, and the agencies have failed to correct or delete the incorrect entries. 
XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( b ) Consumer reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information. By including erroneous details on my report, XXXX XXXX and XXXX have violated this section. 

3. Michigan Collection Practices Act ( MCPA ), MCL XXXX et seq. 

Under the Michigan Collection Practices Act, it is unlawful to provide inaccurate or misleading information to a credit reporting agency : MCL XXXX ( XXXX ) Prohibits a person from furnishing false or misleading information concerning the creditworthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity of a consumer to a credit reporting agency. 

4. Federal Trade Commission Act ( FTC Act ), XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( a ) The Federal Trade Commission XXXX prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce. Reporting incorrect information on my consumer report constitutes an unfair and deceptive practice under this act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-23 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute an unauthorized account that appears on my credit report under XXXX XXXX XXXX. This account was opened on XX/XX/year>, for the amount of {$250.00}. I did not authorize this loan, and I am requesting that it be removed from my credit report immediately. 

I became aware of this unauthorized account while reviewing my credit report. I promptly contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX to inform them of the fraudulent account and to request that it be closed and removed from my credit history. I have also taken the necessary steps to protect my identity, including placing a fraud alert on my credit file with the major credit reporting agencies.

Despite these actions, the account remains on my credit report, which is negatively affecting my credit score and overall financial well-being. I kindly request that this account be investigated and removed as it was not authorized by me. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

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 2024-09-23 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute an unauthorized account that appears on my credit report under XXXX XXXX XXXX. This account was opened on XX/XX/2023, for the amount of {$250.00}. I did not authorize this loan, and I am requesting that it be removed from my credit report immediately. 

I became aware of this unauthorized account while reviewing my credit report. I promptly contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX to inform them of the fraudulent account and to request that it be closed and removed from my credit history. I have also taken the necessary steps to protect my identity, including placing a fraud alert on my credit file with the major credit reporting agencies. 

Despite these actions, the account remains on my credit report, which is negatively affecting my credit score and overall financial well-being. I kindly request that this account be investigated and removed as it was not authorized by me. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-23 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the federal credit report act. The list of the accounts below Has validated my Federally protected Consumer rights to Privacy and confidentiality under 15 usc1681. XXXX acct # XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  act # XXXX & XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  act # XXXX XXXX XXXX  # XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602A States that I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 604A secton 2 It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not Furnish an 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 the 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 responsible Cause to believe the information is in accurate

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-23 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint against XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax for reporting incorrect information on my consumer report. The only employment information that should be reflected on my report is my employment with XXXX XXXX and The XXXX XXXX. Any other information that appears on my report is inaccurate and must be immediately deleted. 

Legal Basis : 1. Michigan Consumer Protection Act ( MCPA ), MCL XXXX et seq. 

Under the Michigan XXXX XXXX XXXX ( MCL XXXX ), it is prohibited to : ( XXXX ) Fail to reveal a material fact, the omission of which tends to mislead or deceive the consumer, and which fact could not reasonably be known by the consumer. 

By reporting incorrect information on my consumer report XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax are misleading and deceiving both consumers and third parties regarding my creditworthiness and personal information. 

2. Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), XXXX XXXX. XXXX et seq. 

The Fair Credit Reporting Act mandates the accuracy of consumer reports and sets forth the rights of consumers to dispute and correct inaccurate information. Relevant sections include : XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( a ) This section requires consumer reporting agencies to investigate disputed information in a consumers file. I have disputed the information on my consumer report, and the agencies have failed to correct or delete the incorrect entries. 
XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( b ) Consumer reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information. By including erroneous details on my report XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax have violated this section. 

3. Michigan Collection Practices Act ( MCPA ), MCL XXXX et seq. 

Under the Michigan Collection Practices Act, it is unlawful to provide inaccurate or misleading information to a credit reporting agency : MCL XXXX ( XXXX ) Prohibits a person from furnishing false or misleading information concerning the creditworthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity of a consumer to a credit reporting agency. 

4. Federal Trade Commission Act ( FTC Act ), XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( a ) The Federal Trade Commission Act prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce. Reporting incorrect information on my consumer report constitutes an unfair and deceptive practice under this act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-23 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Complaint Regarding Inaccurate Late Payment Entry on Credit Report Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a formal complaint against TransUnion regarding an inaccurate late payment entry on my credit report that has not been resolved despite my attempts to rectify the issue. 

Account Information : Creditor 's Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Dates of Late Payments : XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. 

Nature of Complaint : I submitted a dispute to TransUnion disputing a late payment reported by XXXX . I referenced the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) ( 15 U.S. Code 1637 ( b ) ) in my dispute, explaining that the reported late payment was inaccurate for the following reasons : Inconsistent Payment History Reporting : The payment history for this account is reported inconsistently across the three major credit bureaus. For instance, TransUnion, XXXX and XXXX show 30 and 60-day late payments for the same time period. 

On-Time Payments : I have attached bank statements and payment confirmations showing that all payments were made on time. The evidence provided contradicts the late payment information currently reported by the credit bureaus. 

Despite providing this information and adhering to the dispute process within the Fair Credit Reporting Act, TransUnion has failed to resolve this matter satisfactorily or remove the inaccurate late payment from my credit report. 

As a consumer, I have rights under the FCRA and TILA, including the right to accurate credit reporting. The continued presence of this inaccurate information is negatively impacting my credit score and financial well-being. 

Requested Resolution : I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and take appropriate action to ensure that credit reporting agencies adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Truth in Lending Act. 

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your prompt response regarding the investigation of my complaint. 

Sincerely, 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 2024-09-23 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have reviewed my credit report back to XX/XX/2024, and notice some things are incomplete and inaccurate. According to the fair credit reporting act whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the individual about whom the report relates. These accounts [ XXXX XXXX ] also [ XXXX XXXX ] is not accurate. Inaccuracies for [ XXXX XXXX ] also [ XXXX XXXX ] includes open dates, last payment date and days late.

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 2024-09-23 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have reviewed my credit report back to XX/XX/year>, and notice some things are incomplete and inaccurate. According to the fair credit reporting act whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the individual about whom the report relates. These accounts [ XXXX XXXX ] also [ XXXX XXXX ] is not accurate. Inaccuracies for [ XXXX XXXX ] also [ XXXX XXXX ] includes open dates, last payment date and days late.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-23 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The theft of my identity was reported to the federal Trade Commission. 
Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission identity theft affidavit. 
Please find it in your best interest to delete the items I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case. 
Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified. 
15 U.S. Code 1681b outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report. 
15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any. 
information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt. 
15 U.S. Code 1681 Section B ( i ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( A ), the agency can not readd or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is complete and 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-23 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: CA

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 that I have the right to privacy. 

15 U.S.C. 1681, section 604 ( A ), states : It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instruction. 

15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ), section states : No consumer reporting agency may include in any consumer report any 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 ) states : 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 2024-09-23 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:
I have ask TransUnion to correct this issue reporting XXXX XXXX transferred ; collection .this account was paid on time every month with a zero balance also state paid monthly.all payment was made on time you can see that they reporting it as if it was a collection account. Correct the issue all payment are current also remove those derogatory remarks. report this account all payment a current.

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 2024-09-23 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Complaint Regarding Inaccurate Late Payment Entry on Credit Report Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Equifax regarding an inaccurate late payment entry on my credit report that has not been resolved despite my attempts to rectify the issue. 

Account Information : Creditor 's Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Dates of Late Payments : XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. 

Nature of Complaint : I submitted a dispute to Equifax disputing a late payment reported by XXXX XXXX I referenced the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) ( 15 U.S. Code 1637 ( b ) ) in my dispute, explaining that the reported late payment was inaccurate for the following reasons : Inconsistent Payment History Reporting : The payment history for this account is reported inconsistently across the three major credit bureaus. For instance, XXXX, Equifax and XXXX show 30 and 60-day late payments for the same time period. 

On-Time Payments : I have attached bank statements and payment confirmations showing that all payments were made on time. The evidence provided contradicts the late payment information currently reported by the credit bureaus. 

Despite providing this information and adhering to the dispute process within the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equifax has failed to resolve this matter satisfactorily or remove the inaccurate late payment from my credit report. 

As a consumer, I have rights under the FCRA and TILA, including the right to accurate credit reporting. The continued presence of this inaccurate information is negatively impacting my credit score and financial well-being. 

Requested Resolution : I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and take appropriate action to ensure that credit reporting agencies adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Truth in Lending Act. 

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your prompt response regarding the investigation of my complaint. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-23 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: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
NOTICE AND DEMAND FOR SETTLEMENT OF UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRY ON CONSUMER REPORT This notice is to inform you that you are unlawfully reporting an unauthorized inquiry on my consumer report. I have not given you permission to access my credit profile and you have no permissible purpose by law to contact third parties with my private or personal information. Your offenses amount to Aggravated Identity Theft pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1028A. You have knowingly transferred, possessed, or used, without lawful authority, a means of identification of me, which is a felony punishable with up to 2 years of imprisonment, in addition to civil liability. 


By obtaining my consumer report without my permission, or without a permissible purpose by law, you are also in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) codified at 15 U.S.C 1681b ( a ) 3 ( f ) ( i ). Chester v. Purvis, 260 F. Supp 2d 711 ( S.D. Ind. 2003 ) I have not initiated any transaction with your company. Furthermore, I do not have an account under 15 U.S.C. 1693a ( 2 ) with your company for review or collection.

Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681n ( a ), Any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses shall be fined under Title 18, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both.

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 2024-09-23 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: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
An account has repeatedly been updated as a Charge offs/Closed every month 15 usc 1692g , 15 usc 1681c-2 , to my understanding charge offs accounts should Not include an active payment history, falsely manipulates the statute of limitations.

I Requested 1099c from American Express, XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX. 

I making a payment on the charge offs, they took a tax relieve from the federal government, it looks like fraud is committed

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation