vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-08 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: LA

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. 

Account 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 I looked at my credit report and noticed the above items showing charged off and the XXXX in collections for more than one consecutive month, which extends the statue of limitations of how long an account should be reporting.

According to 15 usc 1681i 5 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation ; 1681 s 2 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 2024-12-09 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: DC

Complaint narrative:
I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) you have on file of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverified accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the accounts.15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions, 15 U.S.C 1666B. I have sent multiple disputes with either no response or a response ignoring my request. Please provide proof that I consented to the furnishing of the listed accounts. You have yet to provide me any proof that I consented to this information being displayed on my credit report OR remove 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-08 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Under 15 USC 6802, a financial institution is prohibited from disclosing nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the following conditions are met : The institution provides a clear and conspicuous disclosure to the consumer, in writing, electronically, or through another permitted form, stating that such information may be shared with third parties. 
The consumer is given the opportunity, prior to the initial disclosure, to opt-out of having their information shared. 
The institution provides an explanation of how the consumer can exercise this opt-out right. 
In this case, the financial institution failed to inform me of my rights or provide the required disclosures to protect my privacy. Furthermore, I have become aware that my personal information was compromised in a data breach, representing another significant violation of my privacy rights. 

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

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-08 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Under 15 USC 6802, a financial institution is prohibited from disclosing nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the following conditions are met : The institution provides a clear and conspicuous disclosure to the consumer, in writing, electronically, or through another permitted form, stating that such information may be shared with third parties.

The consumer is given the opportunity, prior to the initial disclosure, to opt-out of having their information shared. 
The institution provides an explanation of how the consumer can exercise this opt-out right. 
In this case, the financial institution failed to inform me of my rights or provide the required disclosures to protect my privacy. Furthermore, I have become aware that my personal information was compromised in a data breach, representing another significant violation of my privacy rights. 

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Dispute of Inaccurate Information on Credit Report and violation of the Fair credit reporting act. 
Complaint Summary : I am submitting this complaint against EQUIFAX regarding the inaccurate information reported in my credit report, which violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 
On XXXX XXXX of Credit Report, I discovered discrepancies in the following account ( s ) : Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Disputed Information : Inaccuracies, account number is reported as incomplete, high balance is reported differently in the credit agencies, date of last activity, last payment, and credit. 

Under Section 611 of the FCRA, I have the right to dispute inaccuracies and request prompt investigation. I formally requested a reinvestigation of the account information and cited relevant sections of the FCRA, including : 1. Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) : Requirement for verification of accounts through original documentation.

2. Section 611 : Right to dispute inaccuracies and request investigation.

3. Section 623 ( a ) ( 5 ) : Removal of unverifiable information dont validated for creditor Original.

4. 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ), which requires that the procedures for including information in credit reports ensure maximum possible accuracy Despite my request, EQUIFAX has failed to conduct a thorough investigation or resolve these discrepancies within the required timeframe of 30 days. This negligence has led to the continued reporting of false information, which has negatively impacted on my creditworthiness.

In my request, I emphasized that any unverifiable information should be removed from my credit report INMEDEDIATLY within the mandated 30-day period, as established in 15 U.S. Code 1681i. Additionally, I referenced 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ), which requires that the procedures for including information in credit reports ensure maximum possible accuracy. Furthermore, under 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2, furnishers of information are required to investigate and correct inaccurate information upon notice of a dispute.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Dispute of Inaccurate Information on Credit Report and violation of the Fair credit reporting act. 
Complaint Summary : I am submitting this complaint against EQUIFAX regarding the inaccurate information reported in my credit report, which violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 
On XXXX XXXX of Credit Report, I discovered discrepancies in the following account ( s ) : Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Disputed Information : Inaccuracies, account number is reported as incomplete, high balance is reported differently in the credit agencies, date of last activity, last payment, and credit.

Under Section 611 of the FCRA, I have the right to dispute inaccuracies and request prompt investigation. I formally requested a reinvestigation of the account information and cited relevant sections of the FCRA, including : 1. Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) : Requirement for verification of accounts through original documentation.

2. Section 611 : Right to dispute inaccuracies and request investigation.

3. Section 623 ( a ) ( 5 ) : Removal of unverifiable information dont validated for creditor Original.

4. 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ), which requires that the procedures for including information in credit reports ensure maximum possible accuracy Despite my request, EQUIFAX has failed to conduct a thorough investigation or resolve these discrepancies within the required timeframe of 30 days. This negligence has led to the continued reporting of false information, which has negatively impacted on my creditworthiness.

In my request, I emphasized that any unverifiable information should be removed from my credit report INMEDEDIATLY within the mandated 30-day period, as established in 15 U.S. Code 1681i. Additionally, I referenced 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ), which requires that the procedures for including information in credit reports ensure maximum possible accuracy. Furthermore, under 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2, furnishers of information are required to investigate and correct inaccurate information upon notice of a dispute.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-08 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: NY

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

I looked at my Experian credit report on XX/XX/year> and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And 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 information concerning the individual about whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ). 

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generallf, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. 

and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to 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 2024-12-08 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXXXX/XX/year> Contents of this complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant of FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. Section 1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX and Equifax credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of the following : 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 The fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report. I have listed these fraudulent accounts that are on the report that is being maintained by you. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report that is being maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX as proof from the XXXX Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Dispute of Inaccurate Information on Credit Report and violation of the Fair credit reporting act. 
Complaint Summary : I am submitting this complaint against EXPERIAN regarding the inaccurate information reported in my credit report, which violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 
On XXXX XXXX of Credit Report, I discovered discrepancies in the following account ( s ) : Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Disputed Information : Inaccuracies, account number is reported as incomplete, high balance is reported differently in the credit agencies, date of last activity, last payment, and credit. 

Under Section 611 of the FCRA, I have the right to dispute inaccuracies and request prompt investigation. I formally requested a reinvestigation of the account information and cited relevant sections of the FCRA, including : 1. Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) : Requirement for verification of accounts through original documentation.

2. Section 611 : Right to dispute inaccuracies and request investigation.

3. Section 623 ( a ) ( 5 ) : Removal of unverifiable information dont validated for creditor Original.

4. 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ), which requires that the procedures for including information in credit reports ensure maximum possible accuracy Despite my request, EXPERIAN has failed to conduct a thorough investigation or resolve these discrepancies within the required timeframe of 30 days. This negligence has led to the continued reporting of false information, which has negatively impacted on my creditworthiness.

In my request, I emphasized that any unverifiable information should be removed from my credit report INMEDEDIATLY within the mandated 30-day period, as established in 15 U.S. Code 1681i. Additionally, I referenced 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ), which requires that the procedures for including information in credit reports ensure maximum possible accuracy. Furthermore, under 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2, furnishers of information are required to investigate and correct inaccurate information upon notice of a dispute.

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 2024-12-08 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE XXXX DATA BREACH. PER 15 USC 1681 C-2 STATES EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION 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. 

UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-08 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: CA

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

Violation codes : 15 U.S.C 1681a ( 2 ) ( Ai ) 15 U.S.C 1681 602 AStates I have the right to privacy. 
15 U.S.C 1681 604 A Section 2 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) - A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency. 

I explained to Experian that there should be no other addresses reporting to my Experian credit report other than the XXXX XXXX XXXX. Any other addresses are incorrect. Experian is in violation of my consumer rights. 

Experian just sent me an Experian credit report to the XXXX XXXX XXXX, so this is my correct address. 

I have attached 2 documents : my credit report that Experian just sent to me with my XXXX XXXX XXXX address and the other addresses listed that are not suppose to be on my Experian 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-08 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
Hello, my name is XXXX XXXX. After carefully reviewing my credit profile I've noticed multiple fraudulent and inaccurate accounts showing on my credit report. I would like all accounts removed and deleted from my credit profile.

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 2024-12-08 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Upon checking my credit report I saw inquiries I did not authorize and a collection that wasn't mine. The inquiries are the following : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX & XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX Also ; XXXX XXXX XXXX, a debt collecting company, reported to my credit report. I informed them I did not owe them a debt and refused to pay them, that I never signed a contract with them, and citing15 USC 1c92c ( if a consumer notifies a debt collector in writing that the consumer refuses to pay a debt or that the consumer wishes the debt collector to cease further communication with the consumer ). Putting anything on my credit report is a form of communication and is a violation of the law. I sent XXXX a copy of the letter ( along with identity verification ), and citXXXXd 15 USC 1692c as well as 15 USC 1681 ( a ) 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. I also requested documentation from them to show they were allowed to work in the state of North Carolina since they are out of state. The violations on my credit report is from the following agency : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA 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 2024-12-08 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
" I am a victim of a data breach and identity theft. It is hard for me to continue financially due to this unfortunate situation. I am unable to purchase a home or a car. Kindly block and delete the account within 4 business days as required by FCRA 605B, 15 USC 1681c-2. Please find the attached FTC reports and other relevant documents. ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-08 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan
Issue: Problem when making payments — 
Company: Klarna AB
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I made a payment to klarna on XXXX and it was received on XXXX. As.of XXXX. They are still showing that I owe this balance in error. They admit they my $ but are telling me I have to wait an additional 72 hours or more to see it posted on my account. I am also trying to make a final payment of {$51.00} as.of.XXXX to close my account but they are refusing to allow me.to do so due to the pending payment they are holding. My account should be at {$0.00} bit because.of their.mishandling.of my money and refusal to take payment I am accruing interest.on over {$100.00} that I should not owe at this time. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation