vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint being filed by a third party, I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. Some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the XXXX and XXXX credit bureaus to validate this account ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. As required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15 U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. XXXX and XXXX credit bureau shall, upon request, and subject to 610 ( a ) ( 1 ) [ 1681h ], clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer. If the consumer to whom the file relates requests that the first 5 digits of the social security number ( or similar identification number ) of the consumer not be included in the disclosure and the consumer reporting agency has received appropriate proof of the identity of the requester, the consumer reporting agency shall so truncate such number in such disclosure. & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [ 15 U.S.C. 1681i ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a my file at XXXX and XXXX are disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a creditor, the XXXX and XXXX 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 my 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 creditor. My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and correct : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX. XXXX Open Date XX/XX/2018 XXXX : {$0.00}

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, has violated my rights.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A states that 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 an account without my written instructions.

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 2022-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed
Company: Cedars Business Services, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Cedars Business Services , LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX owed : {$900.00} or {$1200.00}? Not sure what the amount is. It keeps changing. 
Five years for the bill has passed, and XXXX XXXX sold this debt to Cedars Business Collection Service trying to collect profit. The date of the bill is XXXX. The statute of limitation for this collection has passed. 

XX/XX/2022, I requested the following information : Validation of Debt and a signed HIPAA form ( Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ). They did not provide a signed HIPAA release form, giving their company permission to not only receive, but to disseminate my information. In doing so, they are in violation of my rights under the HIPAA Law. 

I do not know why Im being charged. 
I have the right to written confirmation of the specific debt as well as the right to dispute it under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. I have a right to receive that information and request it in writing and review all the charges. 

Cedars Business Services , LLC did not : - Provide a breakdown of fees including all collection costs and medical charges or an itemized bill with a description of every single charge. They did not provide specific services received and the charges assigned to those services. 
-I requested an original invoice and receipt with my signature- They did not provide a copy of my signature with the provider of service to release my medical information. 
-Five years for the bill has passed, and XXXX XXXX XXXX this debt to Cedars Business Collection Service trying to collect profit. The date of the bill is XXXX. The statute of limitation for this collection has passed. 

I am demanding a cease on the collection of the following amount owed. 
1. {$900.00} or {$1200.00} for an unknown service

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting 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:
Despite the XXXX previous written requests, the unverified item listed below still remains on my credit report in violation of XXXX XXXX. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor documentation on file to verify that this information is XXXX XXXX true, accurate & correct. 

In the results of your XXXX investigation and subsequent reinvestigation ( XXXX ), you stated in writing that you verified that this item is being reported correctly? Who verified this account? You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. Experian shall, upon request, and subject to XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) [ XXXX ], clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer. If the consumer to whom the file relates requests that the first XXXX digits of the social security number ( or similar identification number ) of the consumer not be included in the disclosure and the consumer reporting agency has received appropriate proof of the identity of the requester, the consumer reporting agency shall so truncate such number in such disclosure. & XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( XXXX ) Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [ XXXX XXXX. XXXX ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in my file at Experian is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a creditor, the Bureaus 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 my file in accordance with paragraph ( XXXX ), before the end of the XXXX period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or creditor Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ). Please be advised that under XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to promptly REPAIR all information which can not be verified. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$2700.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$10000.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, and XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}.

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Credit Bureaus are obliged to confirm the information and status of the account being reported on my Credit Report. But in my case, Experian has kept reporting the disputed account saying that the information they gave is precise, in which I seriously disagree. Under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15 U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. Experian shall, upon request, and subject to 610 ( a ) ( 1 ) [ 1681h ], clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer. If the consumer to whom the file relates requests that the first 5 digits of the social security number ( or similar identification number ) of the consumer not be included in the disclosure and the consumer reporting agency has received appropriate proof of the identity of the requester, the consumer reporting agency shall so truncate such number in such disclosure. & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [ 15 U.S.C. 1681i ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in my file at Experian is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a creditor, the Bureaus 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 items from my 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 creditor. I need the account corrected PRONTO : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Credit Karma, LLC
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
I went to try to get approved for multiple vehicles because Credit Karma showed I had a credit in the XXXX. Because of this information I attempted. I have received a notice from XXXX XXXX XXXX Corporation Fulfillment Department stating that at this same time of XX/XX/XXXX when Credit Karma stated I had a score in the upper XXXX that I actually had a XXXX according to XXXX. If I had known this was the case I would not have wasted my time, energy, or stress on myself or my credit. I have assumed multiple hard inquires that have further dropped my credit to a XXXX on Credit Karma which I would assume is in the lower XXXX. I feel wronged and misled and something should be done.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
According to my research about FCRA 605, you 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 is creating a ton of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX which is impacting my ability to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. The following items that you must remove are listed below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$310.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy Reference # : XXXX Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I sent a letter to XXXX, TransUnion, and XXXX asking them to verify XXXX accounts and unauthorized inquiries on my credit report by providing an original contract or other document with my signature that would prove ownership of the accounts. I requested that if they could not verify those accounts with a signed document, that they should remove them from my credit report immediately. It has been XXXX XXXX and I have not received any correspondence in relation to my letters indicating that an investigation has begun or that the accounts have been verified. I sent another letter on XX/XX/XXXX informing them that I had not received a response and that I required a response immediately. Their reporting of unverified reports is hurting my ability as a consumer to qualify for certain credit and housing applications. I have attached the aforementioned letters for reference.

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 2022-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I sent a letter to Experian, XXXX, and XXXX asking them to verify XXXX  accounts and unauthorized inquiries on my credit report by providing an original contract or other document with my signature that would prove ownership of the accounts. I requested that if they could not verify those accounts with a signed document, that they should remove them from my credit report immediately. It has been XXXX XXXX and I have not received any correspondence in relation to my letters indicating that an investigation has begun or that the accounts have been verified. I sent another letter on XX/XX/XXXX informing them that I had not received a response and that I required a response immediately. Their reporting of unverified reports is hurting my ability as a consumer to qualify for certain credit and housing applications. I have attached the aforementioned letters for reference.

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 2022-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered the erroneous items. The XXXX credit bureaus must verify these items in line with Sections XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ) and XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting items as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following items need to be corrected from erroneous reporting in my file. 

XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 XX/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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered the erroneous items. The XXXX credit bureaus must verify these items in line with Sections XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ) and XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting items as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following items need to be corrected from erroneous reporting in my file. 

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Despite the XXXX previous written requests, the unverified item listed below still remains on my credit report in violation of XXXX XXXX. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor documentation on file to verify that this information is XXXX XXXX true, accurate & correct. 

In the results of your XXXX investigation and subsequent reinvestigation ( XXXX ), you stated in writing that you verified that this item is being reported correctly? Who verified this account? You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. XXXX shall, upon request, and subject to XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) [ XXXX ], clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer. If the consumer to whom the file relates requests that the first XXXX digits of the social security number ( or similar identification number ) of the consumer not be included in the disclosure and the consumer reporting agency has received appropriate proof of the identity of the requester, the consumer reporting agency shall so truncate such number in such disclosure. & XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( XXXX ) Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [ XXXX XXXX. XXXX ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in my file at XXXX is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a creditor, the Bureaus 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 my file in accordance with paragraph ( XXXX ), before the end of the XXXX period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or creditor Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ). Please be advised that under XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to promptly REPAIR all information which can not be verified. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$2700.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$10000.00}, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, and XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}.

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 2022-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Despite the XXXX previous written requests, the unverified item listed below still remains on my credit report in violation of XXXX XXXX. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor documentation on file to verify that this information is XXXX XXXX true, accurate & correct. 

In the results of your first investigation and subsequent reinvestigation ( XXXX ), you stated in writing that you verified that this item is being reported correctly? Who verified this account? You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. XXXX shall, upon request, and subject to XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) [ XXXX ], clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer. If the consumer to whom the file relates requests that the first XXXX digits of the social security number ( or similar identification number ) of the consumer not be included in the disclosure and the consumer reporting agency has received appropriate proof of the identity of the requester, the consumer reporting agency shall so truncate such number in such disclosure. & XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( XXXX ) Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [ XXXX XXXX. XXXX ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in my file at XXXX is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a creditor, the Bureaus 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 my file in accordance with paragraph ( XXXX ), before the end of the XXXX period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or creditor Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ). Please be advised that under XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to promptly REPAIR all information which can not be verified. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$2700.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$10000.00}, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, and XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation