vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-22 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I've sent numerous certified letters, demanding that I wanted all inaccurate information removed and that I wanted all the closed accounts removed from my consumer report, as Transunion did not receive my written consent to publish anything Pursuant to XXXX XXXX XXXX. I am not a third party and am the natural person, consumer and creditor.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-22 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
My credit report contains information that is incorrect. It is your responsibility to accurately inform them about the information they require. Please undertake investigations and updates on these accounts and queries, or I will pursue legal action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-22 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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have filed a dispute on the incorrect fraudulent accounts, inquiries and public records on my credit report with the credit reporting agencies and it has been very much over 30 days and I have not received any investigation results. I want an answer 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 2021-11-22 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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have filed a dispute on the incorrect fraudulent accounts, inquiries and public records on my credit report with the credit reporting agencies and it has been very much over XXXX  days and I have not received any investigation results. I want an answer 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 2021-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Seized or attempted to seize your property
Company: ALLY FINANCIAL INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is in possession my private information violating my right to privacy as a federally protected consumer stole my vehicle violating the Regulation F of the FDCPA and violating the code of federal regulation no contract or lien is in the system ally financial is in an ongoing dispute and has still failed to provide documents and books of account to show ownership of said vehicle publication 583 15 USC 49 UCC11 lien search indicates there is no lien provided UCC Financing statement Filing number : XXXX shows having interest in property 31 USC 3718 i am requesting there records that show they have a contract to steal property collect debt belonging to another

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 2021-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX SSN : XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX 's National Consumer Assistance XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Dear XXXX Hi, I just got a copy of my credit report and noticed some inquiries that I have no knowledge of or give consent. According to Section XXXX of the XXXX, I would totally appreciate if you kindly provide me the permissible purpose, proof that I initiated these inquiries. In addition, written authorization for all inquiries listed on my credit report. If you have NO PROOF, please delete these inquiries immediately. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, ITHIS INQUIRY WAS FRAUD. 

XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, ITHIS INQUIRY WAS FRAUD. 

XXXX XXXX NA | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, ITHIS INQUIRY WAS FRAUD. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, ITHIS INQUIRY WAS FRAUD. 

I have contacted the below creditor and they apparently have NO proof I have initiated such inquiries, nor written authorization and have failed to provide a permissible purpose. Since, they do not have my authorization, written nor verbal I am asking you to kindly DELETE these inquiries from my credit report immediately as there is absolutely no evidence of my authorization, nor permissible purpose. According to my research, under Section XXXX. Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( a ) In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer. Under XXXX XXXX.? XXXX, Paragraph ( XXXX ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information ( A ) In general. If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( XXXX ) 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. The following companies did not have permission to request my credit report : { multiacct } Once again I demand the removal of these unauthorized inquiries immediately. Please send me an updated credit report to my address listed above.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud
Company: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
BB & T  opened an account in my name with my social security number and a fraudulent address. I have called them several times and spoken with XXXX XXXX at the fraud department explaining I have not opened this account. I have filed a report with XXXX XXXX report # XXXX. I have frozen my credit reports and added a fraud alert. I have called social security. I have called BB & T  with the assistance of an agent from XXXX XXXX. The account is still open and they have not contacted me in any way.

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 2021-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
This is XXXX XXXX XXXX, who is submitting this CFPB complaint myself, and to inform you that there is no third party involved in the process. I have been patiently waiting on their response to the written requests I sent. However, any modes of response or coordination were not taken on their end. The Equifax  Credit Bureau has not complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Sections 1681i within the time allowed by law and continued reporting as unverified information which now, given all my attempts to address it directly with the creditor, as willful negligence and non-compliance with federal statutes. Below are the lists of the erroneous accounts reporting on my Credit Report and need to update or remove from reporting : XXXX XXXX****-Balance {$XXXX} XXXX XXXX***-Balance XXXX XXXX***-Balance {XXXX XXXXBalance {XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-22 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am XXXX XXXX, I am a consumer/natural person making this complaint on my behalf, there is no third party involved. I have reviewed my consumer reports and found several unauthorized inquiries. Under XXXX XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) There must be written instruction from the consumer to have any information furnished. I did not authorize these transactions nor give written consent to have these inquiries on my consumer report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Funds not received from closed account
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
My TD bank was demarketed after a remote deposit was made through the app. It was my fault I did not clearly look at the check. So they decided to end there relationship with me. I have a balance of approximately {$XXXX}. This issue has been going on since XX/XX/XXXX, and we are now nearing the end of XXXX. I was told by customer service that I needed to physically enter the branch. I did so XXXX with spending over XXXX hours there with different stories being told to me, and no resolution. I have spent countless hours on hold with different departments from customer service to fraud. Please help me in closing this account and having the funds returned to me. In addition I did not receive any correspondence regarding my account being demarketed, which should have been mailed to me. I had to find out when I couldnt log into my account online, called customer service, and then told I had to physically go into the branch for more information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-22 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a dispute in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Upon review of my credit report, I have found that there are inaccurate and unverified items. These have impacted my ability to receive credit and have provided unnecessary inconvenience. As I am sure you are aware, it is my right, according to Section XXXX of the FCRA, to request a proper investigation into these inaccuracies. In particular, I am referencing Section XXXX ( c ) ( B ) ( iii ), which lists the right of a consumer to dispute information in the file of the consumer under the model summary of the rights of consumers. As such, the following are items I wish to dispute on my credit report : 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} and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX $ XXXX stated, in the FCRA, you are required to respond to my dispute within XXXX  days of receipt of this letter. If you fail to offer a response, all disputed information must be deleted. I thank you in advance for your prompt response and resolution of this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-22 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2021 I sent a letter re : inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report. It has been over XXXX days and I have not received a response yet. I feel like I am being ignored and taken advantage of regarding my disputes. Section XXXX ( a ) clearly states that a failure to investigate these items within XXXX days gives reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report. It has been over XXXX  days so they should be promptly deleted.I am distressed that you have included the information below in my credit profile and that you have failed to maintain reasonable procedures in your operations to assure maximum possible accuracy in the credit reports you publish. Credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only XXXX XXXX accurate credit information. Furthermore, In accordance with The Fair Credit Reporting Act, Public law XXXX, Title XXXX, Section XXXX, Subsection A-D, please provide the names and business addresses of each individual with whom you verified the above, so that I may follow up. Every step must be taken to assure the information reported is completely accurate and correct. The following information therefore needs to be re-investigated. This has really caused me a lot of stress and strain and I demand that these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation. 

I demand that these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file litigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: DC

Complaint narrative:
Here are the inquires that are my credit profile that I didn't authorize XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/2021 Capital One - XX/XX/2021 XXXX - XX/XX/2021 XXXX Premier - XXXX XXXX Capital One - XX/XX/2021 XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Indicated you were committing crime by not paying debt
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Portfolio Recovery Associates Uses False dates on when account was originally opened to make it seem recent. This method is commonly know as a Re-Aged account for purposes Of collecting on an account that is actually outside the scope of XXXX years. Claiming an account was opened in XXXX trying to make it seem like a more recent account. When In fact the account was opened in XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-22 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:
The account mentioned in the attachments from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is listed as a Charge off when the account was actually paid in full by the consumer. The account numbers listed on the credit reports are inaccurate, and was called valid after investigation. The payment details are inaccurate and XXXX is the only credit reporting agency who has continued to re-age the account through its reporting since the account was paid and closed in XX/XX/2018.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: DC

Complaint narrative:
Inquires that I didn't authorize on my credit profile

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 2021-11-22 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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: DC

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern I reached out to Experian credit reporting agency to have a account that was more than XXXX years old deleted based on the FCRA credit rules this is something that supposed to happen automatically. XXXX and XXXX have remove this account from my credit report. I made the dispute with Experian instead of them deleting the item they put new information that made the account more current which is illegal. As you can see from the picture they were in a rush to update the file that they didnt even update the days that it was past due correctly, this is illegal. Please find the attached picture from XXXX and XXXX confirming this account has been deleted based on FCRA

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 2021-11-22 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I've sent several certified letters demanding Equifax to remove all closed accounts, inaccurate information and a collection from a third party to which I never had a contract with. I am not a third party and am speaking on my own regard. I am a natural person, consumer and the original creditor. Equifax has already caused me public pain when I inherited accounts I've neve had because of their data breach in which I have also filed a claim for. Pursuant to 15 usc 1681b- Permissible purposes Equifax never received any written consent from me to publish anything on my consumer report. Thus violating my consumer rights.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-22 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:
The account mentioned in the attachments from XXXX XXXX financial services is listed as a Charge off when the account was actually paid in full by the consumer. The account numbers listed on the credit reports are inaccurate, and was called valid after investigation. The payment details are inaccurate and XXXX is the only credit reporting agency who has continued to re-age the account through its reporting since the account was paid and closed in XX/XX/2018.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-22 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
The account mentioned in the attachments from XXXX XXXX financial services is listed as a Charge off when the account was actually paid in full by the consumer. The account numbers listed on the credit reports are inaccurate, and was called valid after investigation. The payment details are inaccurate and XXXX is the only credit reporting agency who has continued to re-age the account through its reporting since the account was paid and closed in XX/XX/2018.

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 2021-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Savings account
Issue: Managing an account — Banking errors
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Citi bank sent me an order of checks to pay a large bill- when I paid the bill with the check that citi bank sent me the decline to pay it stating that my account does not offer checks- but citi bank sent me the checks and charged my account to order the checks- now my bill that i paid with the citi bank check has gone into collections with a XXXX dollar fee and has placed a hold on my credit check writing abilities- citi bank sent me the check charged my account for the checks- but then rejected the check- I HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH TO COVER THE CHECK BUT CITI BANK WOULD NOT HONOR THEIR OWN CHECK

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-22 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2021 I sent a letter re : inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report. It has been over 60 days and I have not received a response yet. I feel like I am being ignored and taken advantage of regarding my disputes. Section 611 ( a ) clearly states that a failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report. It has been over 60 days so they should be promptly deleted.I am distressed that you have included the information below in my credit profile and that you have failed to maintain reasonable procedures in your operations to assure maximum possible accuracy in the credit reports you publish. Credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only 100 % accurate credit information. Furthermore, In accordance with The Fair Credit Reporting Act, Public law 91-506, Title VI, Section 611, Subsection A-D, please provide the names and business addresses of each individual with whom you verified the above, so that I may follow up. Every step must be taken to assure the information reported is completely accurate and correct. The following information therefore needs to be re-investigated. This has really caused me a lot of stress and strain and I demand that these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation. 

I demand that these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file litigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation