vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: KBR INC DBA RASH CURTIS & ASSOCIATES
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern : VALIDATION Request I was XXXX  in 2019 I never got your letter not sure where you send it This letter is being sent to you importantly, due to your erroneous reporting to the Credit Bureaus, the highly negative impact on my personal credit report. Please be advised that this is not a refusal to pay, but a notice sent pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ) that your claim is disputed and validation is requested. 

This is NOT a request for verification or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above-named Title and Section. I respectfully request that your offices provide me with competent evidence that I have any legal obligation to pay you regarding the following account numbers This is NOT a request for verification or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above-named Title and Section. I respectfully request that your offices provide me with competent evidence that I have any legal obligation to pay you regarding the following account numbers : [ account_numbers ] Please provide me with : 1. What the money you say I owe is for.

2. A detailed explanation of how you calculated what you say I owe.

3. Copies of any and all papers that prove I agreed to pay what you say I owe.

4. A verification or copy of any judgment, if applicable.

5. The identity, name, and address of the original creditor.

6. Proof that the Statute of Limitations has not expired on this account.

7. Proof that you are licensed to collect in my state.

8. Your license numbers and Registered Agent or Agent of Service.

At this time, I will also inform you that if your offices have reported invalidated information to any of the 3 major Credit Bureaus ( XXXX XXXX or XXXX  ) this action might constitute fraud under both Federal and State Laws. Due to this fact, if any negative mark is found on any of my credit reports by your company or the company that you represent, I will not hesitate to bring legal action against you for the following : 1. Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act 2. Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act 3. Defamation of Character If your offices can provide proper documentation as requested in the following Declaration, I will require at least 30 days to investigate this information and during such time all collection activity must cease and desist.

Also, during this validation period, if any action is taken which could be considered detrimental to any of my credit reports, I will consult with my legal counsel for suit. This includes listing any information with a credit reporting repository that could be inaccurate or invalidated or verifying an account as accurate, when in fact there is no provided proof that it is accurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-21 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I found inaccurate and incorrect data on my credit report and this wrong information should not be on 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-21 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I found inaccurate and incorrect data on my credit report and this wrong information should not be on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-21 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
To : Whom It May concern : I am writing to dispute a fraudulent charge on my account in the amount of {$0.00}. 
I am a victim of Identity theft, and I did not make or authorize this charge. I am requesting that the charge be removed, that any finance other charges related to the fraudulent amount be credited, as well and that I receive an accurate statement. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Credit Billing Acts amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. 1666-1666b, 12 C.F.R 226.13. See Also 12 C.F.R 226.12 ( b ) -- REAL ESTATE LOAN 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/2019 with a balance of {$0.00} -This is not my account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-21 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
After reviewing your letter which I attached from your company, Equifax, stating why you have refused to block the fraudulent information from my credit report I found it very interesting. Your company said in accordance with Section 605B of the FCRA you have determined not to block this fraudulent information subject to the submitted identity theft report and/or police report that I provided. That decision is not up to you, you only have the right to deny or rescind a block if there was a misrepresentation of material fact relevant to the request to block, or I have obtained possession of goods, services, or money as a result of the transaction issue. This request was not made in error. I, XXXX  XXXX, did not make this request in error. I also did not receive any goods, services, or money as a result of the transaction issue. I also sent the report which I have made with the Federal Trade Commission with my original letter, which I have attached to this complaint, and that is certainly not a misrepresentation of material fact being that these accounts are in fact fraudulent. So, please explain exactly why this fraudulent information has not been blocked from my credit report? The reason that you have listed does not apply so I can only believe that your company is purposely reporting this fraudulent information to my credit report which is an act of constructive fraud. So pursuant to 15 USC 1681c-2 and the fact that your company has clearly lied, your company, Equifax now has 4 business days after receiving this complaint to block and remove these fraudulent accounts. Please review the attached copy of 15 USC 1681c-2 of the FCRA for your recollection. Thank you

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-21 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX, Equifax and XXXX  are reporting 3 derogatory accounts on my credit report with no Creditor listed. I am unable to send out a validation request because I am unaware who is reporting these accounts or if these accounts even belong to me. I have sent 5th dispute letters to Equifax, XXXX and XXXX  since XX/XX/2021asking them to investigate these accounts and I have not yet received a written response or see any updates on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-21 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2021 sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report, To this day over 60 days later I have not received a response yet. I feel like I'm being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ), it is plainly stated that a failure to investigate these items within 30days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report it has been over 60 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you caused me. My information was also impacted by the Equifax, XXXX  and XXXX  data breach and may have got into the hands of the wrong person.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I made a purchase on PayPal using the 4 pay plan where I would make 4 payments on a purchase over a specified time frame. I ordered I item from a vendor, however PayPal duplicated the order twice, however the vendor confirmed I only placed for one item, not three items. PayPal is now attempting to charge me late fees on the two additional purchases they fraudulently added to my order with the vendor. Ive communicated with PayPal more than several times and over a month has passed without any corrections made to my account. I filed a dispute with my bank and they stopped Paypay from taking out automatic payments. I have paid in full for the one item that I did in fact order, however PayPal can not seem to to correct the issue on their end and can not explain to me how my order was duplicated twice. I keep getting late charges on items that I never purchased. I would appreciate assistance to resolve this matter that of no fault of mine.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-21 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I notified TransUnion, that ALL the other major, and ALL the other minor credit card agencies are reporting my student loans CORRECTLY. 

My student loans are Current.

My student loans are NOT derogatory.

I supplied transunion with copies of FEDERAL statements, showing that my student loans ( XXXX  ) are current.

I supplied transunion with 2 other FULL credit reports from ( XXXX  and XXXX  ), showing CURRENT student loans and NO derogatory student loans.

Transunion is reporting my XXXX  loans as SATISFACTORY ( in their satisfactory section ) and SIMULTANEOUSLY reporting my XXXX  loans as Derogatory, in their derogatory section.
This has lowered my credit score substantially and is affecting my ability to get housing and installment loans.

I sent Transunion, the documentation, by CERTIFIED MAIL and have the certified mail receipt, dated XX/XX/2021 Transunion NEVER responded, since XXXX, which is greater than 120 days. 

The false information is STILL on the Transunion 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I entered a consumer credit transaction with this organization and extended them my credit and as a result they used my credit card ( as described in 15 USC 1602 ) and was extended credit in a consumer credit sale. they are now claiming that they originated the credit I extended to them, in which constitutes fraud, the alleged interest not included in the finance charge ( sum of all charges ) Pursuant to federal law They have committed fraud and several violations of the FDCPA and TILA. They are now threatening me for an alleged debt that they claim I owe. I never received a Material Disclosure of any of the information that was supposed to be provided to me. they have taken an unfair advantage of me as a consumer, and they should be held accountable for deceiving me and not validating the debt. They have not validated anything ; they have ruined my character and general reputation by reporting erroneous information on my consumer report and included a symbol on the contents of the envelope for the mail carrier or any person affiliated with the mail service or comes in contact with the envelope thats alleging I owe a debt. Theyve act as if they are unaware of what I am requesting or that the law does not apply to them and I've included evidence and proof, pursuant to federal law with facts that prove that the law does apply to them and that they must adhere to them. They have not provided me with any original documents, and they have disregarded the law by saying, they do not have to provide me with anything except billing statements or applications, which is not proof of validation or proof that I owe anything. They are also claiming that they must report information to the credit bureaus, however cfpb handbook 3.1.1 furnishers incentives and decentives states- reporting to credit bureaus and other consumer agencies by creditors is voluntary and historically has been. Furnishers have multiple incentives to contribute data to XXXX one of which is for borrowers to make timely repayments. Their willful non-compliance has damaged my reputation as well as my credit file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-21 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have tried to send my disputes to the major credit bureaus but are having difficulties in submitting my disputes and getting the inaccurate information corrected on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: PRESTIGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I entered a consumer credit transaction with this organization and extended them my credit and as a result they used my credit card ( as described in 15 USC 1602 ) and was extended credit in a consumer credit sale. they are now claiming that they originated the credit I extended to them, in which constitutes fraud, the alleged interest not included in the finance charge ( sum of all charges ) Pursuant to federal law They have committed fraud and several violations of the FDCPA and TILA. They are now threatening me for an alleged debt that they claim I owe. I never received a Material Disclosure of any of the information that was supposed to be provided to me. they have taken an unfair advantage of me as a consumer, and they should be held accountable for deceiving me and not validating the debt. They have not validated anything ; they have ruined my character and general reputation by reporting erroneous information on my consumer report and included a symbol on the contents of the envelope for the mail carrier or any person affiliated with the mail service or comes in contact with the envelope thats alleging I owe a debt. Theyve act as if they are unaware of what I am requesting or that the law does not apply to them and I've included evidence and proof, pursuant to federal law with facts that prove that the law does apply to them and that they must adhere to them. They have not provided me with any original documents, and they have disregarded the law by saying, they do not have to provide me with anything except billing statements or applications, which is not proof of validation or proof that I owe anything. They are also claiming that they must report information to the credit bureaus, however cfpb handbook 3.1.1 furnishers incentives and decentives states- reporting to credit bureaus and other consumer agencies by creditors is voluntary and historically has been. Furnishers have multiple incentives to contribute data to XXXX one of which is for borrowers to make timely repayments. Their willful non-compliance has damaged my reputation as well as my credit file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I entered a consumer credit transaction with this organization and extended them my credit and as a result they used my credit card ( as described in 15 USC 1602 ) and was extended credit in a consumer credit sale. they are now claiming that they originated the credit I extended to them, in which constitutes fraud, the alleged interest not included in the finance charge ( sum of all charges ) Pursuant to federal law They have committed fraud and several violations of the FDCPA and TILA. They are now threatening me for an alleged debt that they claim I owe. I never received a Material Disclosure of any of the information that was supposed to be provided to me. they have taken an unfair advantage of me as a consumer, and they should be held accountable for deceiving me and not validating the debt. They have not validated anything ; they have ruined my character and general reputation by reporting erroneous information on my consumer report and included a symbol on the contents of the envelope for the mail carrier or any person affiliated with the mail service or comes in contact with the envelope thats alleging I owe a debt. Theyve act as if they are unaware of what I am requesting or that the law does not apply to them and I've included evidence and proof, pursuant to federal law with facts that prove that the law does apply to them and that they must adhere to them. They have not provided me with any original documents, and they have disregarded the law by saying, they do not have to provide me with anything except billing statements or applications, which is not proof of validation or proof that I owe anything. They are also claiming that they must report information to the credit bureaus, however cfpb handbook 3.1.1 furnishers incentives and decentives states- reporting to credit bureaus and other consumer agencies by creditors is voluntary and historically has been. Furnishers have multiple incentives to contribute data to XXXX  one of which is for borrowers to make timely repayments. Their willful non-compliance has damaged my reputation as well as my credit file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I already reached out to the Experian for the following unauthorized inquiries listed below and notified them of their error posting on my credit file. I have been monitoring my credit report for any changes since my several dispute letters, but I am yet to see the correction that I asked for and desperately need. I had also requested the actual proof and physical firsthand documentation but I did not receive what I asked and these violations persist on my credit report. 

1. ) XXXX XXXX  XXXX. Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX 2. ) XXXX XXXX  XXXX. Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX 3. ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX 4. ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX 5. ) XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX 6. ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-21 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I already reached out to the TransUnion for the following unauthorized inquiries listed below and notified them of their error posting on my credit file. I have been monitoring my credit report for any changes since my several dispute letters, but I am yet to see the correction that I asked for and desperately need. I had also requested the actual proof and physical firsthand documentation but I did not receive what I asked and these violations persist on my credit report. 

1 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/2021 2 ) XXXX  Date of inquiry XX/XX/2021 3 ) XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/2021 4 ) XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry XX/XX/2021 5 ) XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/2021 6 ) XXXX  Date of inquiry XX/XX/2021 7 ) XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/2021 8 ) XXXX  Date of inquiry XX/XX/2021

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 2021-07-21 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: LEXISNEXIS
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I have been requesting LexisNexis to delete a reported Bankruptcy since XX/XX/2021 due to inaccurate information being reported and it has yet to be corrected. 

According to the attached document, LexisNexis lists their source for the listed Bankruptcy as Maryland Federal Bankruptcy Court-XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, MD XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX. However, I have documentation that the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Maryland does not report any information to the credit bureaus ( also attached ). They also do not verify or validate information from consumers ' credit files. So I would like to know who at the Maryland Federal Bankruptcy Court-XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, MD XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX LexisNexis verified this listed Bankruptcy with, their contact information and the date said Bankruptcy was verified. 

I will be filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and also contacting a Consumer Protection Attorney.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-21 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: Kikoff Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
this company charged me for services that I did not receive and they have not answered my request for correction not have I been able to contact them

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation