vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.

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 2024-02-21 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have become a victim to identity theft. Under 18 U.S. Code 1028A - Aggravated identity theft and under 15 U.S. Code 6802 - obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information, the credit and/or Credit Reporting Agencies do not have permissible purpose with respect to 15 U.S.C 1681B are in violation of reporting my private and personal information with respect to the FCRA. Under 15 U.S.C 1681n civil lability for willful noncompliance {$1000.00} payment, that I am entitled to

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 2024-02-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have become a victim to identity theft. Under 18 U.S. Code 1028A - Aggravated identity theft and under 15 U.S. Code 6802 - obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information, the credit and/or Credit Reporting Agencies do not have permissible purpose with respect to 15 U.S.C 1681B are in violation of reporting my private and personal information with respect to the FCRA. Under 15 U.S.C 1681n civil lability for willful noncompliance {$1000.00} payment, that I am entitled to

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have become a victim to identity theft. Under 18 U.S. Code 1028A - Aggravated identity theft and under 15 U.S. Code 6802 - obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information, the credit and/or Credit Reporting Agencies do not have permissible purpose with respect to 15 U.S.C 1681B are in violation of reporting my private and personal information with respect to the FCRA. Under 15 U.S.C 1681n civil lability for willful noncompliance {$1000.00} payment, that I am entitled to

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 2024-02-21 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:
These items in my credit file are from unauthorized use of my social security number and card. I did not authorize these accounts to be taken out in my name nor do they relate to anything I did. I'm unaware of any of this. Remove immediately. 

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 2024-02-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute a late payment entry that has appeared on my credit report. The report indicates a late payment in my credit report, which I strongly believe is erroneous and not verified. Throughout my financial history with the financial agencies I am doing business with, I have consistently met all payment deadlines without fail. Therefore, the presence of this late payment is undoubtedly a result of a billing error on the part of the creditor. I request a thorough investigation into this matter to verify the accuracy of the reported late payment and urge for its prompt correction. It is imperative that such inaccuracies are rectified swiftly, as they impact my financial standing and credibility. I have contacted the financial agencies in the last more than XXXX  days to seek clarification but I got no response because this is erroneously reported for they have provided NO PROOF that there was a REAL late payment. Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

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 2024-02-21 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Lease
Issue: Repossession — Notice to repossess
Company: Carvana Group, LLC
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
Carvana mixed my paperwork up with someone else 's and they sent my registration and personal information to a different address for them to obtain my personal information and ss # and the name associated with my account is not my name. They told me at carvana that the executive team would be investigating and call me and every time the guy called he would hang up and message and say he tried to call and he was saying the incorrect name as well. I received no information about payments or anything in the mail and was unsure of how to find that out since they told me it would be all investigated through the legal team at carvana. XXXX XXXX, my car was taken from my drive by an unknown company for a repossession. I haven't had the car for more than 2 months. It isn't even registered yet because the paperwork is not accurate. I have no idea how to begin to get the vehicle back or why they took it. I did mention obtaining a lawyer because of my concern of identity theft and the data breach. They also never told me about the payment information so I have no clue where or what I need to pay.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
USPS TRACKING NUMBER XXXX Delivered XXXX, TX XXXX XX/XX/year>, XXXX XXXX  Experian failed to open an investigation of dispute that was sent via certified mail. Experian made the letters disappear as if it never exists, with no communication. 
For identification, a notarized and signed document, a state Drivers license, a social security card, and a utility bill was provided. 

Dispute letter delivered XX/XX/year> Listed below are the Accounts that are being challenged 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 2024-02-21 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting that it will be removed from my credit report as soon as possible.

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 2024-02-21 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:
I requested a copy of my consumer reports and I've notice i have some unauthorized inquiries that i did not initiate! I believe i may be a victim of identity theft and I would like these unverified and unauthorized items to be removed. I have listed the items I would like to dispute below.The items I am disputing do not relate to any transactions that I have made or authorized. Please remove this information at the earliest possible time.

18 U.S. Code 1028A - Aggravated identity theft- ( A ) ( 1 ) Whoever, during and in relation to anyfelony violation enumerated in subsection ( c ), knowingly transfers, possesses, or uses, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person shall, in addition to the punishment provided for such felony, be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of XXXX  years. 
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 ; THIS IS DEFAMATION OF MY CHARACTER AND I WOULD LIKE ALL UNAUTHORIZED ADDRESSES AND INQUIRES REMOVED FROM CREDIT FILE. ACCORDING TO 14 U.S.C. 1681 g ( a ) ( 5 ) A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY SHALL NOT FURNISH TO ANY PERSON A RECORD OF INQUIRIES IN CONNECTION WITH A CREDIT OR INSURANCE TRANSACTION THAT IS NOT INITIATED BY A CONSUMER. Under section 604 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) explains that the permissible purposes listed in FCRA section 604 ( a ) ( 3 ) are consumer specific, and it affirms that a consumer reporting agency may not provide a consumer report to a user under FCRA section 604 ( a ) ( 3 ) unless it has reason to believe that all of the consumer report information it includes pertains to the consumer who is the subject of the users request. The Bureau notes that disclaimers will not cure a failure to have a reason to believe that a user has a permissible purpose for a consumer report provided pursuant to FCRA section 604 ( a ) ( 3 ). This advisory opinion also reminds consumer report users that FCRA section 604 ( f ) strictly prohibits a person who uses or obtains a consumer report from doing so without a permissible purpose.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I requested a copy of my consumer reports and I've notice i have some unauthorized inquiries that i did not initiate! I believe i may be a victim of identity theft and I would like these unverified and unauthorized items to be removed. I have listed the items I would like to dispute below.The items I am disputing do not relate to any transactions that I have made or authorized. Please remove this information at the earliest possible time.

18 U.S. Code 1028A - Aggravated identity theft- ( A ) ( 1 ) Whoever, during and in relation to anyfelony violation enumerated in subsection ( c ), knowingly transfers, possesses, or uses, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person shall, in addition to the punishment provided for such felony, be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of XXXX years. 
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 THIS IS DEFAMATION OF MY CHARACTER AND I WOULD LIKE ALL UNAUTHORIZED ADDRESSES AND INQUIRES REMOVED FROM CREDIT FILE. ACCORDING TO 14 U.S.C. 1681 g ( a ) ( 5 ) A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY SHALL NOT FURNISH TO ANY PERSON A RECORD OF INQUIRIES IN CONNECTION WITH A CREDIT OR INSURANCE TRANSACTION THAT IS NOT INITIATED BY A CONSUMER. Under section 604 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) explains that the permissible purposes listed in FCRA section 604 ( a ) ( 3 ) are consumer specific, and it affirms that a consumer reporting agency may not provide a consumer report to a user under FCRA section 604 ( a ) ( 3 ) unless it has reason to believe that all of the consumer report information it includes pertains to the consumer who is the subject of the users request. The Bureau notes that disclaimers will not cure a failure to have a reason to believe that a user has a permissible purpose for a consumer report provided pursuant to FCRA section 604 ( a ) ( 3 ). This advisory opinion also reminds consumer report users that FCRA section 604 ( f ) strictly prohibits a person who uses or obtains a consumer report from doing so without a permissible purpose.

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 2024-02-21 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 have submitted multiple disputes regarding these accounts that do not belong to me and they are still reporting on my credit report. I have also submitted multiple FTC Reports regarding the account that do not belong to me. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with XXXX, XXXX, and Experian. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within 4 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to help those who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extended fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications.

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 2024-02-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Hi, In XX/XX/XXXX, I received an email stating that I had an Apple credit card and that a payment was due soon. However, I didn't pay much attention to it as I didn't recall having an Apple credit card. Later on, I received several more emails regarding the same matter. My husband and I decided to contact Apple Card support to inquire if there was an error or fraud. The representative informed us there was no credit card under my name but suggested I report the issue to the police. Nevertheless, since there was no card existence, I didn't give it much concern at the time. 

Despite this initial dismissal, the emails persisted, and the amount owed increased due to non-payment. In XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted Apple Card Support once again. This time, the representative informed me that I did indeed have an unpaid Apple credit card. When I mentioned my previous call, where I was told there was no card, the representative assured me they would close the card and initiate a search, which they estimated could take up to a month. 

However, the emails for late payment notifications continued unabated, and I observed my credit score decreasing. Fearing accumulating debt, I took action on XX/XX/XXXX, by contacting Apple Card support and offering to pay all outstanding balances, which had ballooned to {$2600.00}. I asked how to fix the situation to minimize damage to my credit score. Unfortunately, I was informed that there were no immediate solutions except for vigilantly managing my balance and making timely payments.

After making the payment to avoid any more impact on my credit score in XXXX, I noticed a discrepancy in my XXXX credit card statement. I had purchased XXXX iPhones but, upon reviewing the payment details, I realized only XXXX of the phone payments had been processed on my XXXX credit card but not the other XXXX. Additionally, I discovered an unexpected charge of {$44.00} on XX/XX/XXXX, which I promptly paid. 

It was an error that the first representative I spoke to gave me incorrect information about not having an Apple credit card under my name. This caused me to pay extra fees, as well as reduce my credit score. I would like to request the reversal of any fees encountered from the late payment as well as the reversal of the credit score impact caused by errors from the customer success representative at Apple as well as the fact that they gave me an Apple credit card without my consent.

I've encountered resources online discussing disputing such errors. It sounds like they were able to receive help from Apple to reverse their fees and impacts on their credit score. I would like to request help on this.

Thank you for your attention and support. 

Best regards, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX and transunion and XXXX are now in violation U.S. Code 1028A - Aggravated identity theft U.S For not sending me Method of verification for account below that were disputed I was supposed to get documents of how credit bureaus have intimated disputes along with all procedures and findings of the investigation within 15 days of receipt Sent my address on file XXXX. XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Are all accounts that need to be removed off consumer file XXXX, XXXX and transunion Are also in violation Of 1681A ( i ) a - Definitions ; rules of construction 2 ) Exclusions.Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( A ) subject to section 1681s3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; It is illegal to report Transaction history and experiences which all accounts above in violation 15 U.S. Code 1681e mandates that consumer reporting agencies, like XXXX and XXXX, maintain reasonable procedures to avoid violations and limit the furnishing of consumer reports. However, it seems they are not adhering to these standards. 


So I will give XXXX, XXXX and transunion 30 days to remove accounts from report If information is not removed I will take action to find a resolution By Filling a identity theft report against Credit bureaus Making a Complaint with the federal Trade commission FILLING A XXXX complaint And filing a Congressional inquiry with congress To Have that Governing body investigate why Credit bureaus are reporting non disclosed information that is supposed to be excluded from Consumer 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 2024-02-21 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Equifax and XXXX and XXXX are now in violation U.S. Code 1028A - Aggravated identity theft U.S For not sending me Method of verification for account below that were disputed I was supposed to get documents of how credit bureaus have intimated disputes along with all procedures and findings of the investigation within 15 days of receipt Sent my address on file XXXX. XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Are all accounts that need to be removed off consumer file Equifax, XXXX and XXXX Are also in violation Of 1681A ( i ) a - Definitions ; rules of construction 2 ) Exclusions.Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( A ) subject to section 1681s3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; It is illegal to report Transaction history and experiences which all accounts above in violation 15 U.S. Code 1681e mandates that consumer reporting agencies, like Equifax and XXXX, maintain reasonable procedures to avoid violations and limit the furnishing of consumer reports. However, it seems they are not adhering to these standards. 


So I will give XXXX, equifax and XXXX 30 days to remove accounts from report If information is not removed I will take action to find a resolution By Filling a identity theft report against Credit bureaus Making a Complaint with the federal Trade commission FILLING A XXXX  complaint And filing a Congressional inquiry with congress To Have that Governing body investigate why Credit bureaus are reporting non disclosed information that is supposed to be excluded from Consumer report

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation