vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I was looking at my credit report and noticed that I have several addresses that do not belong to me nor have I ever lived at the addresses. I have contacted ALL 3 credit bureaus asking for this to be corrected immediately because the addresses DO NOT belong to me. I sent my driver license in with the correct address and they still haven't removed them off. I filed bankruptcy and I still see accounts on my credit report that should have been removed. at this point I have an attorney involved. trying to get something removed that should have not been there in the first place. I am asking that ALL 3 major credit bureaus please removed all information off my credit report that is inaccurate or part of identity theft. This should not be as difficulty as it been to have something removed off my credit report that do not belong to me.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I was looking at my credit report and noticed that I have several addresses that do not belong to me nor have I ever lived at the addresses. I have contacted ALL 3 credit bureaus asking for this to be corrected immediately because the addresses DO NOT belong to me. I sent my driver license in with the correct address and they still haven't removed them off. I filed bankruptcy and I still see accounts on my credit report that should have been removed. at this point I have an attorney involved. trying to get something removed that should have not been there in the first place. I am asking that ALL 3 major credit bureaus please removed all information off my credit report that is inaccurate or part of identity theft. This should not be as difficulty as it been to have something removed off my credit report that do not belong to me.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-29 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report which caused severe XXXX upon me and found unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable items that your agency didn't make sure it was reporting 100 % correct.

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit report and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) these accounts are in violation of not reporting 100 % accurate.

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 2024-11-29 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report which caused severe XXXX upon me and found unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable items that your agency didn't make sure it was reporting 100 % correct.

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit report and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) these accounts are in violation of not reporting 100 % accurate.

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 2024-11-29 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-29 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my consumer report and identified several inaccuracies that must be corrected immediately. These errors have caused me significant distress, and I demand swift resolution to ensure my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) are upheld. Please see the attached file for this concern.

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 2024-11-29 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my consumer report and identified several inaccuracies that must be corrected immediately. These errors have caused me significant distress, and I demand swift resolution to ensure my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) are upheld. Please see the attached file for this concern.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
The inquiry was not authorized by me, and I did not communicate with this lender on the specified date.

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 2024-11-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
The glaring absence of concrete evidence to support its reliability, combined with the dissemination of unverified information, represents a clear violation of the statutory requirements outlined in 15 USC 1681i ( 7 ). This lack of compliance is not only troubling but also deeply frustrating, given the critical importance of adhering to legal obligations. 

Therefore, I strongly advocate for the immediate removal of this account in accordance with the specified regulations, unless verifiable evidence is promptly provided to establish its authenticity. Any delay in addressing this issue exacerbates the frustration caused by the apparent disregard for regulatory protocols and the legal standards that ensure fairness and accuracy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-29 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Louisiana XXXX XX/XX/year> Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Subject : Request for Method of Validation and Account Verification In response to confirmation # XXXX Dear Equifax Dispute Department, I am writing regarding your recent response to my dispute of account listed on my credit report, in which you indicated that the account was verified as accurate. I have concerns about the completeness and accuracy of the information reported and request further clarification. The confirmation # XXXX is the investigation I'm responding to. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to receive a description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information, including the contact information of the party that provided the verification. Specifically, I am requesting : 1. The method of validation used to verify the disputed account ( s ).

2. The contact information for the creditor or furnisher, including their name, address, and phone number.

3. A detailed explanation of how the account ( s ) was verified for accuracy and completeness.

4. The date, time, and who exactly verified this account 5. A detailed explanation of how the account ( s ) were verified for accuracy and completeness, particularly regarding : -Balance amount -Past-due amount -Account status -Charge-off amount -Date of 1st Delinquency -High Credit -Amount past due 6. Purchase contract The specific account ( s ) in question are as follows : XXXX # XXXX If the accounts can not be properly verified or validated, they must be deleted from my credit report promptly, as required by the FCRA. 



Please provide the requested information within 30 days of receipt of this letter. Failure to do so will result in further action on my part, which may include filing complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and other regulatory agencies.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. 



Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-29 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 am requesting your intervention to resolve the issue of an inaccurate account on my credit report. This has harmed my reputation as a customer, and I urge you to remove these accounts because they are falsely reported and damaging.

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 2024-11-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

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 2024-11-29 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:
Dear Credit Reporting Department, I am writing to formally request the removal of an account from my credit report as reported by [ XXXX, Experian, or XXXX ]. This request is based on the recent deletion of an account by XXXX, XXXX of the XXXX major credit reporting agencies. I recently disputed a charge-off for $ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX listed on my XXXX report, and following a thorough investigation, XXXX has completely removed this unverifiable debt from my report as of XX/XX/year> from XXXX. 

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ), all consumer reporting agencies must ensure that information in consumer reports is accurate, fair, and verifiable. Since XXXX has removed this account after its verification process, I request that you do the same and remove this unverifiable account from my credit report. 

Supporting Consumer Laws : FCRA Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) requires that inaccurate or unverifiable information must be deleted from a consumer 's credit file. I am exercising my right to ensure that my credit report remains fair, accurate, and free of unverifiable information. Since XXXX has deemed this account unverifiable and removed it, you must take similar action. 

Additionally, under FCRA Section 623 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ), information suppliers must report only complete and accurate information. With XXXX having deemed this information unverifiable, I urge you to align its records accordingly. 

Please provide confirmation of this removal within 30 days of receipt of this request. If the account is not removed, I am prepared to pursue further actions, including filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and seeking legal action under the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), including Section 616 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681n ), which allows consumers to seek legal recourse for willful noncompliance, and Section 617 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681o ) for negligent non-compliance.

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter, as it directly impacts my credit report 's integrity. 

Please notify me in writing once this deletion has been processed. 
Thank you for your immediate attention to this request. 

Sincerely, 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 2024-11-29 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

ACCOUNTS : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, XXXX & XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX. 

I looked at my credit report and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act 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 according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ).

And according to 15 USC 1681i 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a 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 delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer.

and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are supposed to 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 2024-11-29 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX, I reviewed my credit reports from XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion and identified several inaccuracies and potential violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). These include the reporting of late payments, charge-offs, and derogatory accounts without proper validation or investigation. The inaccuracies involve accounts with XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, and XXXX, among others. 

For example : A XXXX XXXX account, opened XX/XX/XXXX, shows a {$230.00} past-due balance as of XX/XX/XXXX, despite disputes about its accuracy. 

An XXXX XXXX account, opened XX/XX/XXXX, reflects {$100.00} written off despite being paid and closed. 

A XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account, opened XX/XX/XXXX, inaccurately reports a {$360.00} past-due balance as of XX/XX/XXXX. 

I have submitted disputes and requested validation under 15 U.S.C. 1692g, but the companies failed to correct or validate these debts. This inaccurate reporting has caused harm to my credit profile, violated the FCRAs reinvestigation requirements under 15 U.S.C. 1681i, and included practices that violate FDCPA provisions, such as harassment ( 15 U.S.C. 1692d ) and false representation ( 15 U.S.C. 1692e ).

I seek the removal of all inaccurate and unverifiable information, proper validation of debts, and compliance with federal laws.

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 2024-11-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX, I reviewed my credit reports from XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX and identified several inaccuracies and potential violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). These include the reporting of late payments, charge-offs, and derogatory accounts without proper validation or investigation. The inaccuracies involve accounts with XXXX XXXX  XXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and Affirm, among others. 

For example : A XXXX XXXX account, opened XX/XX/XXXX, shows a {$230.00} past-due balance as of XX/XX/XXXX, despite disputes about its accuracy. 

An XXXX XXXX account, opened XX/XX/XXXX, reflects {$100.00} written off despite being paid and closed. 

A XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account, opened XX/XX/XXXX, inaccurately reports a {$360.00} past-due balance as of XX/XX/XXXX. 

I have submitted disputes and requested validation under 15 U.S.C. 1692g, but the companies failed to correct or validate these debts. This inaccurate reporting has caused harm to my credit profile, violated the FCRAs reinvestigation requirements under 15 U.S.C. 1681i, and included practices that violate FDCPA provisions, such as harassment ( 15 U.S.C. 1692d ) and false representation ( 15 U.S.C. 1692e ). 

I seek the removal of all inaccurate and unverifiable information, proper validation of debts, and compliance with federal laws.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-29 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( MO ) XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I may presume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact exists15 U.S. Code 1681 ( s ) -2 states that any payments during covid-19 are required to be deferred or forgiven.15 U.S. code 1681 ( 4 ) states i have the right to privacy. I consider my payment history to be private information and must be deleted from my credit report.15 U.S. Code 1681 ( a ) states any transactions between you and the creditor are required to be excluded from your credit 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