vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I, XXXX XXXX, as a federally protected consumer and per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 1681 ) I am now opting out of any and all authorizations that I may have given you written, unwritten, oral, verbal or nonverbal per XXXX XXXX effective immediately and indefinitely. 

BK OF AMER 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 2024-09-23 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the fair credit reporting act XXXX XXXX. - # XXXX violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX. XXXX Tracking # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX I have the right to Privacy. And according to XXXX XXXX XXXX ( b ) they are supposed to ensure this whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. XXXX XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) section states : no consumer reporting agency XXXX make any consumer report containing any of information. Any other Adverse item of information other the records of convictions, of crimes which antedates the report by more than XXXX years. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX ( A ) XXXX. A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer reporting agency of the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate or incomplete. 

UPON the receipt of documents herein and of this notice. You are hereby notified Pursuant UCC XXXX - XXXX. Your prompt attention and response are both requested and required. XXXX XXXX XXXX. # XXXX Signature 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 2024-09-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with customer service
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
CAPITAL ONE IS NOT TRYING HARD ENOUGH TO STOP FRAUD. 

THEY HAVE NO PROCEDURE TO TAKE INFORMATION YOU HAVE GIVEN THEM. 
IT HAS TO BE ATTACHED TO AN ACCOUNT. 

YOU WILL NOT FIND IT ANYWHERE ON THE WEBSITE. 
YOU CAN'T WRITE ANY MESSAGE TO THEM YOU MUST CONTACT THEM THRU CUSTOMER SERVICE. 
YOU CANT GET PAST THAT UNLESS YOU HAVE AN ACCOUNT. 

IT IS NOT WORTH IT ... TOO MANY HOOPS TO JUMP THRU. 

THE TRAINING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE I WENT THRU 3 AGENTS TO TRY AND GET AN ANSWER. 
I AM STILL GETTING SCAM CALLS FROM CAPITAL ONE. 

PS I SEEM TO BE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS WEBSITE, YOU WANT AN ACCOUNT TO BE ATTACHED BEFORE I CAN SUBMIT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-22 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report and I was shocked to learn that I have been a victim of identity theft. I found numerous accounts on my credit report that were not opened by me. This has been hurting me as I am in the process of buying a home or my family. Please remove the fraudulent accounts 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-23 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: Upstart Holdings, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
* Inaccuracy of the Debt : I dispute the validity of this debt, as the amount being reported does not accurately reflect my records. 
* Failure to Verify the Debt : Pursuant to the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ), you are required to provide verification of the debt. I have not received proper verification of the debt as required by law.

* Violation of Credit Reporting Laws : Under the FCRA, 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2, you are responsible for ensuring that all information furnished to credit reporting agencies is accurate and complete. The continued reporting of this debt without proper verification or validation violates these requirements.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-23 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:
* Inaccuracy of the Debt : I dispute the validity of this debt, as the amount being reported does not accurately reflect my records. 
* Failure to Verify the Debt : Pursuant to the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ), you are required to provide verification of the debt. I have not received proper verification of the debt as required by law.

* Violation of Credit Reporting Laws : Under the FCRA, 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2, you are responsible for ensuring that all information furnished to credit reporting agencies is accurate and complete. The continued reporting of this debt without proper verification or validation violates these requirements.

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 2024-09-22 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: AK

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX To Whom It May Concern : I recently received a copy of my XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX Credit Report and I noticed that late payments from Bank XXXX XXXX is still posted on my report : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX. Your company is in clear violation of the law. Under 15 USC 1681B-permissible purpose of consumer reports, THE LAW CLEARLY STATES : ( A ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a Consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. I did not give written instructions to furnish this account on my credit report. Furthermore, the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT 15 USC 1681 ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) Exclusions from a consumer credit report clearly states : ( 2 ) EXCLUSIONS-Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report Does not include- ( A ) Subject to section 1681S-3 of this title, any- ( I ) report containing information solely as to transaction or experiences between The consumer and the person making the report : DELETE this account from my consumer report. This agency is in violation of 15 USC 1681. Failure to respond satisfactorily with the deletion of the above referenced account, and send out a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result in legal action being taken against your company, for which I will also be seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1. Defamation of character. 2. Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud. 3. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act 15 USC 1692g violations. 4. Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 Violations for willful noncompliance 616. Civil liability for willful noncompliance-15 USC 1681n . Best Regards, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-22 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: AK

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Experian Credit Agency XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX To Whom It May Concern : I recently received a copy of my Experian, XXXX, and XXXX Credit Report and I noticed that late payments from XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX is still posted on my report : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX. Your company is in clear violation of the law. Under 15 USC 1681B-permissible purpose of consumer reports, THE LAW CLEARLY STATES : ( A ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a Consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. I did not give written instructions to furnish this account on my credit report. Furthermore, the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT 15 USC 1681 ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) Exclusions from a consumer credit report clearly states : ( 2 ) EXCLUSIONS-Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report Does not include- ( A ) Subject to section 1681S-3 of this title, any- ( I ) report containing information solely as to transaction or experiences between The consumer and the person making the report : DELETE this account from my consumer report. This agency is in violation of 15 USC 1681. Failure to respond satisfactorily with the deletion of the above referenced account, and send out a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result in legal action being taken against your company, for which I will also be seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1. Defamation of character. 2. Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud. 3. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act 15 USC 1692g violations. 4. Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 Violations for willful noncompliance 616. Civil liability for willful noncompliance-15 USC 1681n . Best Regards, XXXXXXXX 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 2024-09-23 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:
First I need to state my right to privacy is paramount. Im enforcing this right with this dispute letter. Per 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) you have full responsibility to exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. Im exercising this right under the code. Please see the following information is handled with the utmost fairness, impartiality and respect for my right to privacy. 

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( permissible purpose ) I have never granted the following companies any permissible purpose. They are in strict violation of this code. I need the following account ( s ) removed from my report as they are damaging my reputation, character, credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, etc. The FTC is a legal criminal report and I'm filing it under penalty of perjury which I am sending together with this letter. Since you are required to protect my privacy I need this matter handled with the utmost urgency. Since you are required to protect my privacy I need this matter handled with the utmost urgency. 

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 2024-09-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Recently. Did a investigation on my credit report and found several items on there to be inaccurate. Under 15 U.S code 1681 e ( b ) accuracy of report whenever a consumer reporting agency prepare a consumer report. It shall follow reasonable procedures to assure the maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. 15 U.S 1681i ( 5 ) treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) in general if, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information dispute by consumer, an item of the information-is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from file of the consumer. Please remove the following items from my credit report, immediately : 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 2024-09-23 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commission 's Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
DATION AND CEASE AND DESIST Collection agency name : Midland credit Mgmt Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Your NAME : XXXX XXXX Your address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Dear ( Debt Collector ) I recently received a debt collection notice from your office. I am writing to verify that you have contacted the correct individual and to request that you provide documentation confirming this. 
Please supply me with a copy of any contract or agreement signed with your company or the original creditor. 
In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I request the following information : 1. The name and address of the original creditor and the current creditor. 
2. Verification of the debt amount you are seeking to collect, including evidence that a contract exists creating the amount you claim is owed.

3. Documentation of all assignments showing the transfer of the debt from the original creditor to the current creditor.

4. Proof that the original creditor securitized the debt.

5. Documentation showing the assignments of the debt from the original creditor to the secured trust and then back to the original creditor.

Please cease and desist from collecting on this debt until you have provided validation of the debt.

Additionally, I request that you do not access my credit report or report anything to my credit bureaus. I dispute the validity of this debt amount, and this dispute should be reflected on my credit report if you have already reported this debt.

Permissible Purpose Please state your permissible purpose for accessing my credit information. I dispute your right to do so.

Notification to Other Collectors I dispute that I owe this debt to you. Should you transfer this debt to another collector, please inform them of my dispute regarding the validity of this debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-22 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: Chime Financial Inc
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Chime online Banking On XX/XX/XXXX Time : XXXX pm XXXX XXXX removed {$26.00} from my checking account unauthorized. 

On XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX removed {$7.00} from my checking account unauthorized On XXXX or XXXX XXXX XXXX removed {$0.00} from my checking account unauthorized I gave no authorization for any of there companies to have access to my checking account. 

XXXX and XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  the XXXX have been redeposited into my checking account. 

I recently changed my debit card and pin number at Chime online banking app None of these businesses should have my banking information, but yet some keeps accessing my Chime online banking account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-23 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX try talking to them response was I was wrong. According to 15 UsC 1692 you have violated my rights by lawful communication

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-23 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to you as a concerned consumer regarding the accuracy and fairness of the information contained in my credit report. As you are aware, the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) ( 15 USC 1681 ), which was enacted to promote the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies, grants me certain rights to ensure that my credit report is correct and that I am treated fairly in the credit reporting process. 

Under the FCRA, I am entitled to the following rights : The Right to Accurate Reporting The Right to Dispute Inaccurate Information The Right to Be Notified of Adverse Actions The Right to Limit Access to My Credit Report The Right to Privacy and Confidentiality The Right to Seek Damages for Violations I am asserting these rights in my dealings with your agency to ensure that my credit report is accurate, complete, and reflective of my true credit history. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies should be promptly corrected to avoid any adverse impact on my creditworthiness. 

XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX,

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 2024-09-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Over the past 2 years I have been trying to get my Equifax report but every time i log in to my Equifax I get a code : " XXXX '' and ill call and every time they say they will fix this problem but it has been 2 years and it still hasn't been fixed. I can see my other credit profiles and reports from the other credit reporting companies but only Equifax is preventing me from seeing mine which is making getting some credit products difficult. I would just like to have this problem finally solved. I have already submitted the documents they have asked me to submit many times to know avail.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-22 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:
Consumer Name : ( XXXX XXXX ), Consumer Social Security Number : ( XXXX ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( XX/XX/XXXX ), Contents of Complaint : I am filing this CFPB complaint to request that Equifax XXXX pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), block information on my credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within four business days of receiving this complaint. 

The fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information includes : 1. XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$180.00} -- - These accounts have led to several unauthorized hard inquiries and fraudulent collections on my XXXX credit report. All these accounts, collections, and inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. 

Enclosed is a copy of the FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint ( XXXX ) as proof from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that all the mentioned credit accounts, collections, and inquiries are due to identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-23 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 605B. It is illegal to report information on my credit report without my permission.Please remove this item from my credit report. 

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 2024-09-22 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:
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 XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

XXXX XXXX. XXXX, section XXXX ( A ), states that I have the right to privacy. 

XXXX XXXX. XXXX, section XXXX ( A ), states : It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instruction. 

XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ), section states : No consumer reporting agency may include in any consumer report any adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes, which antedates the report by more than XXXX years. 

XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( A ) ( XXXX ) states : 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