vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-14 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Formal Complaint Against Trans Union for FDCPA Violation by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I am writing to file a formal complaint against Trans Union for its involvement in a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) by allowing a collection account to report on my credit file. The collection agency involved is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

I recently discovered an adverse entry on my credit report attributed to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Notably, I have never received a debt validation letter from this collection agency, and I am entirely unfamiliar with the debt in question. This absence of validation, as required by the FDCPA, raises serious concerns about the accuracy and legality of the reported information. 

Details of the Complaint : Violation of FDCPA : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has failed to provide the mandated debt validation letter within the stipulated five-day period, as required by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. 

Unfamiliar Debt : I am completely unaware of the debt being reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. The lack of a debt validation letter has left me uninformed about the nature and legitimacy of this alleged debt. 

Inclusion of Unvalidated Debt on Credit Report : Trans Union, as a credit reporting agency, has included this unvalidated debt in my credit report. This inclusion is not only inaccurate but also potentially damaging to my creditworthiness. 


I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau conduct a thorough investigation into this matter to ensure compliance with the FDCPA and to rectify any inaccuracies in my credit report promptly. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to a swift resolution.

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 2023-12-14 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX, Equifax and XXXX is obligated by the FCRA to report accurate accounting. Consumer had advised all the inquiries and said derogatory reported was fraud. said company had 4 days according to the LAW to remove such items. FTC Fraud report was filed on behalf of consumer, consumer is requesting XXXX to provide the documentation used to determine inquiry was indeed authorized by the consumer XXXX has 15 days to provide me with name of the person spoken to, documentation used, signed application with consumer wet ink signature. I am not asking for a E-oscar report. If XXXX, Equifax and XXXX does not have documentation to show these were in fact authorized it must be removed asap. Said company is liable under the SEC to follow certain rules. 

" See Attachment '' for All Accounts and inquiries 1681 section 604 ( a ) section 2 states that " In general subject to subsection ( c ) Any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. 
The financial institution and the consumer XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent XXXX whether it be non-verbal, verbal, written, implied or otherwise revoked. 
15 USC 6801 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a non affiliated third party unless- the consumer ( me ) is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that non disclosed option. They never informed me of my rights to exercise that nondisclosure option. 
Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures ' designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681 ( b ) of this title. Equifax and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that " A consumer may exercise the right to Opt-out at any time. 

" I am opting out of your reporting services '' According to the Fair Credit Reporting ACT 1681 section 602 ( a ) states " There is a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality and respect for the consumer right to privacy. XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and I am the consumer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-14 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX, XXXX and Experian is obligated by the FCRA to report accurate accounting. Consumer had advised all the inquiries and said derogatory reported was fraud. said company had 4 days according to the LAW to remove such items. FTC Fraud report was filed on behalf of consumer, consumer is requesting XXXX to provide the documentation used to determine inquiry was indeed authorized by the consumer XXXX has 15 days to provide me with name of the person spoken to, documentation used, signed application with consumer wet ink signature. I am not asking for a E-oscar report. If XXXX, XXXX and Experian does not have documentation to show these were in fact authorized it must be removed asap. Said company is liable under the SEC to follow certain rules. 

" See Attachment '' for All Accounts and inquiries 1681 section 604 ( a ) section 2 states that " In general subject to subsection ( c ) Any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. 
The financial institution and the consumer XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent XXXX whether it be non-verbal, verbal, written, implied or otherwise revoked. 
15 USC 6801 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a non affiliated third party unless- the consumer ( me ) is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that non disclosed option. They never informed me of my rights to exercise that nondisclosure option. 
Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures ' designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681 ( b ) of this title. XXXX and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that " A consumer may exercise the right to Opt-out at any time. 

" I am opting out of your reporting services '' According to the Fair Credit Reporting ACT 1681 section 602 ( a ) states " There is a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality and respect for the consumer right to privacy. XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and I am the consumer.

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 2023-12-14 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
The following accounts continue to report on my credit report without my permission, in violation of federal law, despite numerous written requests. As required by Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), these accounts must be verified ( A ). I will bring legal action against you if you do not verify these accounts. To help this situation be settled as quickly as possible, kindly uphold the law. 
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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-14 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: GA

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  has violated my rights. Or list of inquiries 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally dispute and request the removal of certain late payments that are currently being reported on my credit file. After reviewing my credit report, I have identified inaccuracies related to late payments, and I am confident that these entries are incorrect. 

I understand the importance of maintaining an accurate credit history, and I take my financial responsibilities seriously. However, I believe there may be an error in the reporting of the late payments on my account. I have thoroughly reviewed my financial records, and I have not identified any instances of late payments on the specified dates. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This account was NEVER late. The late payment is erroneous. Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history. If there is any confusion, I suggest you contact myself or XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX customer service XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This account was NEVER late. The late payment is erroneous. Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history. If there is any confusion, I suggest you contact myself or XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX customer service I kindly request a thorough investigation into this matter, and I ask that you remove the inaccurate late payment entries from my credit report. Having an accurate representation of my credit history is crucial for my financial well-being, and I believe the removal of these entries is warranted based on the supporting documentation provided.

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 2023-12-14 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: LEXISNEXIS
State: OH

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 I have the right to privacy. 

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Struggling to pay your bill — Credit card company won't work with you while you're going through financial hardship
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I had to relocate quickly due to a XXXX  XXXX situation. I had 6 months no interest on all purchases and it until this happened I had never paid interest on any charges. It was not until I was having to pay for things I usually did not to keep from being XXXX  with XXXX that I did start having things getting interest charges and getting behind. It took me a bit to get somewhere safe and get settled in before I was able to start dealing with things but I am including the emails where I reached out to the executive email for PayPal when I was unable to reach anyone outside of my work hours or that could assist. He refused to provide a direct number when I asked as I can not take calls while I am at work and kept wanting a time when he could call me. I have been trying to deal with investigators, the DA and many other issues and had to put it aside but when I called because my access to my statements has been blocked they refused to allow me access until I made the minimum payment. Some of these charges will need to be disputed as they are coerced charges as per the DA 's office and my Victim 's Advocate but I am being denied the necessary information so that we can try to address this and get my account back in good standing. They can see that for about 1.5 years prior I was not late with payments, always paid more than the minimum and never had interest charged on my purchases because I paid them off within the the 6 months no interest period. But I am not getting anywhere and not able to reach anyone that can do anything and now I can't even access my statements so I can dispute the coerced charges. I am including the police reports, bond conditions and screen shots of emails from the PayPal executive. Also the latest case I have not gotten a police report for. It is for texted death threats but the case number is XXXX and is with the same office the rest of them are with.

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 2023-12-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally dispute and request the removal of certain late payments that are currently being reported on my credit file. After reviewing my credit report, I have identified inaccuracies related to late payments, and I am confident that these entries are incorrect. 

I understand the importance of maintaining an accurate credit history, and I take my financial responsibilities seriously. However, I believe there may be an error in the reporting of the late payments on my account. I have thoroughly reviewed my financial records, and I have not identified any instances of late payments on the specified dates. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This account was NEVER late. The late payment is erroneous. Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history. If there is any confusion, I suggest you contact myself or XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX customer service XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX This account was NEVER late. The late payment is erroneous. Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history. If there is any confusion, I suggest you contact myself or XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX customer service I kindly request a thorough investigation into this matter, and I ask that you remove the inaccurate late payment entries from my credit report. Having an accurate representation of my credit history is crucial for my financial well-being, and I believe the removal of these entries is warranted based on the supporting documentation provided.

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 2023-12-14 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: MOHELA
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I have submitted my application for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program as I have completed my required 120 on-time loan payments while being employed by a qualifying PSLF employer. I submitted my initial Employment Certification Form in XX/XX/XXXX XXXX and soon afterward I received correspondence that only 118 of 120 necessary qualifying payments were tallied. Per my account on the Mohela website, all payments made since XX/XX/ are listed as " Eligible '' payments, however they have not been included in the payment count as they are marked as " Employment Not Certified ''. I have made multiple phone calls to Mohela while waiting on hold times averaging 80-90 minutes to speak with a representative. On my initial phone call in XXXX, I was told " Allow up to 90 days to process your request. '' After the 90 days transpired, I made another phone call during which the representative told me " You need to submit another Employment Certification Form ''. Another ECF was submitted on XX/XX/XXXX, with no response, and my payments made in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( for a total of XXXX ) would bring my qualifying loan payment total to 125. My frustration lies in the fact that the company refuses to recalculate my qualifying loan payments and process my application for loan forgiveness in a timely manner. In the meantime, I have made XXXX extra monthly payments at over $ XXXX which is an exorbitant amount of money to be spending on loans for which I have qualified to have forgiven per the requirements of the PSLF program. I would greatly appreciate any and all assistance to get this matter settled.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-14 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
A month ago, I sent the three credit bureaus a letter asking them to correct this questionable information, but nothing has changed. I shall take legal action against you because I believe you have not authenticated these things in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). This was mentioned in my previous COMPLAINT #, and I included it again. Kindly correct the following accounts : XXXXXXXX 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 2023-12-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I entered into an agreement with the plaintiff that would draft a payment out of my account once a month for the amount they are saying I owe. Shortly after this agreement I was served with papers that were a statement of claim. I filed an answer to the magistrate court stating that I have had a once a month deduction come out of my account to pay the debt they say I owe and I showed proof. I have now received a letter saying that I must go to court in XXXX  or I will have a judgement against me. I have been trying to email and call these people since XXXX I want this case dismissed because I am already paying and they draft the amount out of my account each month. I cant miss a day of work for this. I think they are not answering or responding because they want me to not show up and it be a judgment against me. They are sneaky and have been no help to me. When I have called I just get transferred to people that cant help me because they say its a legal matter. The court says that they will not dismiss the case unless they hear back from the plaintiff 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 2023-12-14 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: LEXISNEXIS
State: GA

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 name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation