vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I had a credit card with XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX charged off the account I once had with them without informing me before the account closed. 

XXXX XXXX admitted to selling all of my personal information on XX/XX/XXXX illegally without my consent ; which has put my identity in jeopardy. 

I have a letter from XXXX XXXX from XX/XX/XXXX that admits they sold my information to Midland Credit Management Inc. Also the letter states that when XXXX XXXX sold my information, they gave incorrect information regarding the account that was charged off. Before I received this letter from XXXX XXXX, Midland Credit Management Inc was already contacting me making false claims that I was in debt to them and placed the accused debt against my credit. I have not conducted any business with Midland Credit. I have made several disputes directly to Midland Credit Management Inc to remove this false claim from my credit and they still have yet to do so.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-22 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
While checking my most recent credit report, I noticed credit inquiries that I did not authorize, made by the following companies : Inquiries : 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 did not authorize anyone employed by these companies to make any inquiry and view my credit report. This is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 1681b ( c ) and a serious breach of my privacy rights.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I sent a copy of the FTC report, and it has come to light that 3 credit bureaus are not obstructing records. In order to help with the legal response, I am sending this complaint as required by FCRA regulation 605b. If you choose not to obstruct the following documents listed below, which contain fraudulently obtained answers, I will turn over my archives to my attorney so that they may start a legal process. My intention is to not pursue any lawful action, so please, if it's not too much bother, abide by the law. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$3400.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$2600.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$400.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$3100.00}

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 2024-05-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I sent a copy of the FTC report, and it has come to light that 3 credit bureaus are not obstructing records. In order to help with the legal response, I am sending this complaint as required by FCRA regulation 605b. If you choose not to obstruct the following documents listed below, which contain fraudulently obtained answers, I will turn over my archives to my attorney so that they may start a legal process. My intention is to not pursue any lawful action, so please, if it's not too much bother, abide by the law. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$3400.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$2600.00} XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$400.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$3100.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-22 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
FCRA 605B, I think, necessitates the elimination of any inaccurate accounts from my credit report. Can you please review the documents? Some of the listed accounts are inaccurate in their reporting, with incorrect amounts and dates.

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 2024-05-22 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Kindly delete these inquiries. I have no knowledge of them, and the company made them without my consent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-22 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: OH

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. 

Inquiries 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 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 2024-05-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Called before 8am or after 9pm
Company: Finmax Smart Capital LLC
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I received a call from this company on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX XXXX and verified my information to confirm my identity. At that time, I verified that my phone was correct and verified my mailing address, which they had off by one digit. She then wanted me to speak with someone else and I was at work and could not so she said that meant that I was being not willing to cooperate and hung up on me. I then received a text message at XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX stating they were seeking contact information for me. I called later in the day and provided this again and advised that I do not want them contacting me prior to XXXX and he said they dont start until XXXX. I offered to email him a screenshot from my phone and he declined and said he would speak to his IT department. Regardless, they already have my contact information, I have lived in the same place for almost 10 years and have had the and phone number for 7 years, plus I provided this on the XXXX. Today, I received the same text ( after XXXX ) I disregarded this, but my sister also received it and forwarded it to me. I called and was told this was automated and for 72 hours these outreaches will continue after that it should stop, even though they have the information they need and have had it for 5 days now. I dont understand why for 3 more days, they can just contact anyone in my family, my friends, my employer I guess and ask them for my contact information for purposes of collecting a debt when I have provided this to them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX is incorrectly reporting 60 day lates for XXXX and XXXX of 2024 with a payment made for {$170.00}. Bank statements were provided to show the payment was made and Transunion still has not deleted this incorrect information.

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 2024-05-22 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY ''CERTIFICATE '' ) EVERY AND ONE EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, CHALLENGED OR NOT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-22 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
While checking my most recent credit report, I noticed credit inquiries that I did not authorize, made by the following companies : Inquiries : 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 did not authorize anyone employed by these companies to make any inquiry and view my credit report. This is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 1681b ( c ) and a serious breach of my privacy rights.

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 2024-05-22 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

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 2024-05-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing and requesting the immediate removal of these fraudulent accounts from my credit report. This dispute stems from a case of identity theft, for which I have filed a formal report with the Federal Trade Commission. 

The banks have acknowledged the legitimacy of the identity theft report and identified a potential system glitch that has hindered access to the records. They have assured me of the prompt removal of the fraudulent accounts, which has mistakenly been on my report for over five years. 

However, these fraudulent accounts are still on my report under your bureau, and I am curious about the confirmation process you have conducted. XXXX and XXXX credit bureaus no longer report these fraudulent accounts since the submission of the required documents. Why is your bureau still reporting these accounts, and what actions are you taking? Additionally, I have contacted the banks associated with the following fraudulent accounts. 

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-22 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:
ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY ''CERTIFICATE '' ) EVERY AND ONE EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, CHALLENGED OR NOT.

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 2024-05-22 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: OH

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. 

Inquiries XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-22 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: AZ

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* 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. 
Despite my efforts to address the issue directly with the credit bureaus, I have not received a satisfactory response I am filing a complaint with the CFPB to request assistance in resolving the 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 2024-05-22 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
I filed a fraud dispute regarding a transaction that occurred on XX/XX/2024. I received a credit for that amount on XX/XX/2024. I called to investigate the information and asked if the company had refunded my account. When I spoke to the customer service representative at XXXX, I asked if they could look over my account with me because I thought the original company had refunded me. She explained that she did see the credit on my account and that she had a refund. Since I was under the impression, based on what the customer service representative was saying, that this was, in fact, a company refund, I asked to cancel the dispute. The customer service representative at no point explained to me that this was a temporary credit. On XX/XX/2024, I saw that the money was deducted from my account again, and when I called the fraud specialist team, I was advised at that point that it was not a refund, but a temporary credit. When I tried to explain the only reason I cancelled the investigation was because I was under the impression the credit was because of the refund I was explained that I can no longer be assisted. I asked to speak to a supervisor, and It was explained to me that their supervisor does not take calls. The only recommendation I was given was to call back and speak to someone else, as well as try to get a refund from the original company. When I called the Original company they said the dispute was in fact still active and they will not be issuing me a refund as the bank has reclaimed the funds already.

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 2024-05-22 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:
According to my research about FCRA 605, Credit Bureaus are required by law to remove & block any items which are found to be opened due to identity theft. Again, it appears that my credit with you has been compromised, these items being reported are creating a ton of emotional & financial stress which is impacting my ability to sleep, causing problems at my job & creating unwanted stress in my home life. The following items that you must remove are listed below 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 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 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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-22 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any inaccurate information from my credit report in accordance with FCRA 605B. Could you please review the documents? I've noticed discrepancies in several accounts, which is concerning 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-22 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 express my frustration with the dispute process regarding items on my credit report and I want to dispute this fraudulent information. Despite my diligent efforts to provide valid documentation such as the required FTC report, supporting my position, it seems that my message is not being properly received by your bureau. Let me be clear : I am the one initiating these disputes under my name. The items in question are unfamiliar to me and the documents I have submitted are authentic and registered with the appropriate agencies, corroborating my stance. I insist that the record be rectified. It is important to note that as a credit bureau, you are legally obligated to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of your records. By failing to remove these fraudulent accounts, you are not fulfilling this obligation and are exposing me to further harm. 

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

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-22 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report and noticed I had a fraudulent account on my report. Please remove this account from my report, it is hurting my ability to obtain credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation