vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-27 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the documents needed are a picture ID, a bill, and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXX debt bondage, which falls under trafficking according to Trafficking-Debt Final Rule XXXX ( b ) ( XXXX ) XXXX -- XXXX ( b ) ( XXXX ). I have provided my ID along with the XXXX letter signed by other required documents that verifies me. I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I have given you my identification as well as the information requested from the list of acceptable items which only XXXX are required per the Law. I have provided all needed documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to XXXX ( b ) ( XXXX ). 

To Whom It May Concern, Please consider this letter a formal dispute of the alleged debt pursuant to the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). I also request verification, validation, and the name and address of the original creditor pursuant to 15 U.S. C. 1692g ( b ). According to, 15 U.S. Code 1681 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. Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report und the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts ( or inquiries ) listed IMMEDIATELY.

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 2024-10-27 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I received a response from Equifax stating they verified an account as accurate. I looked at my credit report today XX/XX/year>, and still see incomplete and inaccurate information. According to the FCRA, 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 to whom the report relates. ( See attached ). 

XXXX XXXX - XXXX - Information is reporting inaccurate and is still not correct.

So I request a description of the reinvestigation and they did not provide it to me which is a violation of 15 USC 1681i7 and 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-27 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
Sunday, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MI, XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX SSN : XXXX Dear XXXX, Experian I received a copy of my credit report and am writing to dispute the following information that appears on my Experian, XXXX report. 
Please verify or remove immediately the following accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX I NEVER gave you, Experian, XXXX XXXX, XXXX any written instruction to furnish any information on my consumer report which is a violation of 15 USC 1681b. Experian, has caused XXXX stress and XXXX due to the abusive and unfair practice. 15 USC 1681a right to privacy 15 USC 1681b2 permissible purpose XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX NEVER gave you, XXXX, XXXX any written instruction to furnish any information on my consumer report which is a violation of 15 USC 1681b. XXXX has caused XXXX stress and XXXX due to the abusive and unfair practice. 
15 USC 1681a right to privacy 15 USC 1681b2 permissible purpose The following inquiries are unauthorized or inaccurate, and I ask that you delete them : Inquiry from XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXr on 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX  I am a victim of identity theft and I never authorized this inquiry. XXXX By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my report. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681i ( a ), you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter. 
Thank you for your time and help in this matter. 
Sincerely, 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 2024-10-27 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the documents needed are a picture ID, a bill, and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXX debt bondage, which falls under XXXX according to Trafficking-Debt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I have provided my ID along with the XXXX letter signed by other required documents that verifies me. I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within XXXX business days, pursuant to section XXXX of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I have given you my identification as well as the information requested from the list of acceptable items which only 2 are required per the Law. I have provided all needed documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 ).

To Whom It May Concern, Please consider this letter a formal dispute of the alleged debt pursuant to the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). I also request verification, validation, and the name and address of the original creditor pursuant to 15 U.S. C. 1692g ( b ). According to, 15 U.S. Code 1681 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. Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report und the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts ( or inquiries ) listed IMMEDIATELY.

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 2024-10-27 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern : I am filing a complaint against TransUnion, LLC due to their failure to remove unauthorized credit inquiries from my credit report, despite multiple requests and documented evidence that these inquiries lack my authorization. These unauthorized inquiries have impacted my creditworthiness, and XXXX lack of compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) has infringed upon my rights as a consumer. The details are as follows : Unauthorized Inquiries : My credit report lists the following unauthorized inquiries : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ODE XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX I did not authorize these inquiries, and each entity listed above has confirmed they have no record of my authorization or any permissible purpose for accessing my credit information. 

Violation of FCRA Regulations : TransUnions failure to remove these inquiries constitutes a violation of the following sections of the Fair Credit Reporting Act : Section 1681b ( c ) : Credit reporting agencies may only provide reports for specific, lawful purposes. None of the inquiries listed meet these requirements.

Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) : TransUnion is required to verify each inquiry by providing the original signed consumer contract. To date, they have not provided this verification.

Section 1681i ( 5 ) : This section mandates the prompt deletion of inaccurate or unverifiable information. TransUnions refusal to act on unverifiable inquiries directly violates this requirement. 
Dispute and Response : I originally filed a dispute on XX/XX/XXXX, through both TransUnion and the CFPB under report number XXXX. In response on XX/XX/XXXX, TransUnion stated that inquiries remain on the report for two years, suggesting that I contact the companies involved if I believe there was no permissible purpose. This response does not address the core issue, as TransUnion has not provided any proof of authorization or a permissible purpose for these inquiries. 

I am requesting the CFPBs intervention to ensure that TransUnion removes these inquiries from my credit report as mandated by federal law, and that they are held accountable for their lack of compliance with FCRA regulations. 

Personal Details : Complainant : XXXX XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, IL XXXX Date of Incident : XX/XX/XXXX ( initial dispute, report # XXXX ) Company Address : TransUnion, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, PA XXXX Thank you for your assistance in resolving this matter. 

Sincerely, 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 2024-10-27 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX were my XXXX XXXX XXXX technician contractors. They opened and used numerous accounts without my authorization. I notified the creditors. I was told to provide information that I don '' t have and I was also told because it is over 60 days that I am responsible. I provided copies of the police reports. Instead, they kept selling them to different buyers. I need your help. I requested them for the original contract with my signature, the complete information of the original creditor, the payments history and itemized bills, and proof of ownership. Proof that it was permanently deleted out of all credit bureaus.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified inaccurate accounts that need reporting and correction through your company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-27 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: 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 1681 C ( 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 1681 S-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 in 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 2024-10-27 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:
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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 1681 C ( 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 1681 S-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 in 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 2024-10-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I want to dispute these accounts because it was affecting my credit report, it was caused by Identity Theft. I did not make these charges. I am having problems with this unfair treatment. These accounts were taken care of with the original creditor and promised me to update it out of my report. Therefore, these accounts shouldn't be in my report. This is an error that you need to look into, so please do your investigation on this and remove or delete this account from my 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
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I want to dispute these accounts because it was affecting my credit report, it was caused by Identity Theft. I did not make these charges. I am having problems with this unfair treatment. These accounts were taken care of with the original creditor and promised me to update it out of my report. Therefore, these accounts shouldn't be in my report. This is an error that you need to look into, so please do your investigation on this and remove or delete this account from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-27 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Discover- {$1600.00} Charged off 15 USC 1681. I have consumer right to privacy.

15 USC 1681a Definitions -customer means individual -customer report means any written, oral, or other communications of any information 15 USC 1681b Permissible purposes of customer reports.

- ( 2 ) In accordance with written instructions of the consumer to whom it rates.

Which means they need written consent to add anything to my report which is a violation of the FCRA. 
This law backs it up XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX ) 15 USC 1681e compliance procedures accuracy of report 15 USC 1681n civil liability for willful noncompliance

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX reviewed the CFPB complaint concerning account number XXXX, which was reported to Equifax. They acknowledge that while XXXX and XXXX have updated the account as requested, Equifax has not yet reflected it on the credit report. XXXX submitted another request to Equifax to report this account and advises allowing 30 days for the update. However, XXXX clarifies that they can not mandate Equifax to make changes, as updating the credit report ultimately falls under Equifax 's responsibility. The account has not appeared on my credit report 30 days after the fact. Attached is XXXX 's letter confirming the statement.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
They have charged off my account and have yet to provide the 1099C

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-27 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, DE XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, UT XXXX Subject : Request for Method of Verification and Continued Dispute of Charge-Off Account # XXXX To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to follow up on my previous dispute regarding the charge-off listed on my credit report under the account # XXXX. I previously sent a dispute letter requesting the removal of this charge-off based on the 1099-C form I received, which indicates that the debt was canceled.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 611 ( a ) ( 6 ), I am entitled to know the method you used to verify the accuracy of this charge-off. Specifically, I request : 1. The method used to verify the accuracy of this charge-off.

2. The name and contact information of the person or entity that provided the verification.

3. Copies of any documents or records used in the reinvestigation process.

The FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) requires you to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of the disputed information. Since I have provided evidence that the debt was canceled, the charge-off should not be reported. If the information can not be verified, it must be deleted from my credit report as per FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ).

Please provide me with the requested information and update my credit report accordingly. I expect a response within the 30-day period allowed by law.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-27 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, DE XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, UT XXXX Subject : Request for Method of Verification and Continued Dispute of Charge-Off Account # XXXX To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to follow up on my previous dispute regarding the charge-off listed on my credit report under the account # XXXX. I previously sent a dispute letter requesting the removal of this charge-off based on the 1099-C form I received, which indicates that the debt was canceled.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 611 ( a ) ( 6 ), I am entitled to know the method you used to verify the accuracy of this charge-off. Specifically, I request : XXXX. The method used to verify the accuracy of this charge-off. 
2. The name and contact information of the person or entity that provided the verification.

3. Copies of any documents or records used in the reinvestigation process.

The FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) requires you to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of the disputed information. Since I have provided evidence that the debt was canceled, the charge-off should not be reported. If the information can not be verified, it must be deleted from my credit report as per FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ).

Please provide me with the requested information and update my credit report accordingly. I expect a response within the 30-day period allowed by law. 
Thank you for your attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, 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